Manual Transmission; Automatic Transmission; Indicator Lamp; Switching Off Engine - BMW 2010 X3 Owner's Manual

output or speed. Have the system checked
immediately.

Manual transmission

1. Step on the brake.
2. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into neu-
tral.
If the clutch pedal is not depressed,
the engine will not
3. Start the engine.

Automatic transmission*

1. Step on the brake.
2. Move selector lever into position P.
3. Start the engine.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down while starting:
> If the engine fails to start on the first
attempt, for instance if it is very hot or cold.
>
When starting the engine at very low tem-
peratures, e.g. below approx. +57/–156,
at high altitudes over approx. 3,300 ft/
1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
either not burned or inadequately burned and
there is a danger of overheating and damaging
the catalytic converter.<

Switching off engine

Do not remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is rolling; otherwise, the steering
wheel lock would engage, preventing you from
steering.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the ignition
key and lock the steering. To prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling, engage the parking brake firmly
when parking.<
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Handbrake
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.

Indicator lamp

Engaging
The lever engages automatically when you pull
up on it.
Releasing
Pull up slightly on the lever, press the button
and lower the lever.
brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not
Engage the parking brake firmly.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Shift into first gear or reverse.
With the vehicle stationary, move the selec-
tor lever into position P.
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Engage the parking brake firmly.
The indicator lamp lights up; an acous-
tic signal also sounds when you begin
to drive. The handbrake is still engaged.
Indicator lamp for Canadian models.
If exceptional circumstances should
make it necessary to engage the hand-
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