Steering/Ignition Lock; Starting The Engine - BMW M5 2003 Owner's Manual

Steering/Ignition lock

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0 Steering locked
1 Steering unlocked
2 Ignition switched on
3 Starting engine
Steering locked
The key can be inserted or removed in
this position only.
An acoustic warning is sounded when
you fail to remove the ignition key after
opening the driver's door.
After removing the key, turn the
steering wheel slightly to the left or right
until the lock engages.
Steering unlocked
Turning the steering wheel slightly to
the right or left often makes it easier to
turn the key from 0 to 1.
Individual electrical accessories are
ready for operation.
Starting engine
Depress the clutch when starting the
engine. A lockout prevents the engine
from starting with the clutch engaged.

Starting the engine

Before starting
> Engage the parking brake
> Move the gearshift lever to the neu-
tral position
> Depress the clutch pedal.
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
gas. Breathing the exhaust gases poses
an extreme health risk, and can lead to
unconsciousness and death.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running. An unattended
vehicle with a running engine repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.<
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