BMW X3 E83 owners manual page 39

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Driving Ignition lock decrease as the engine warms up. If engine speed does not decrease, service is required. To prevent the battery from discharging, always switch off electrical devices which At a glance are not in use and the ignition when the vehicle is not being driven. Do not run the engine in closed rooms, as otherwise inhaling toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain car- 0 Steering locked bon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehi- The key can only be inserted or removed in cle unattended with the engine running, this position. since an unattended vehicle with a running After removing the key, turn the steering engine represents a safety hazard. Controls wheel slightly to the left or right until you When driving, standing at idle and while hear the lock engage. parking take care to avoid possible contact Vehicles with automatic transmission: between a hot exhaust system and any Only move the selector lever from highly flammable materials such as hay, position P with the engine running. To turn leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead the key back to position 0 or to remove it, to a fire, resulting in serious personal injury first place the selector lever in position P: and property damage.< Interlock.< Indicator lamps 1 Steering unlocked If the Service Engine Soon indicator A slight steering wheel movement often lamp comes on either continuously Driving tips makes it easier to turn the key from 0 to 1. or intermittently, this indicates a fault in the emissions-related electronic Individual current consumers are ready for systems. Although the vehicle remains operation. operational, you should have the systems checked by your BMW Sports Activity 2 Ignition switched on Vehicle Center at the earliest possible All vehicle systems are ready for operation.opportunity. The illuminated indicator informs you of the 3 Engine start need for service, not that you need to stop the vehicle. However, the systems should be checked by your BMW Sports Activity Mobility Engine Vehicle Center at the next opportunity. Do not allow the engine to warm up while If the indicator blinks or flashes, this indi- idling. Drive off immediately at moderate cates a high level of engine misfire. Reduce engine speed. speed and contact the nearest BMW Engine idle speed is controlled by the Sports Activity Vehicle Center immediately. engine computer system. Increased Severe engine misfiring over even a short speeds at startup are normal and should period of time can seriously damage emis- 37 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 631 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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