Steering/Ignition Lock - BMW Z3 COUPE 2001 Manual

Steering/Ignition lock

0 Steering lock engaged
This is the only position in which the
ignition key can be inserted and
removed.
An acoustic warning sounds 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 you hear the lock engage.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-
lock. This means that the ignition key
can not be turned to position 0 and
removed until the selector lever is in
position "P."
Furthermore, the selector lever is
locked in position "P" when the ignition
key is in position 0 or removed from the
ignition switch.
To turn the key back to position 0 or to
remove it, first move the selector lever
to position "P."
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: 1 Steering lock disengaged
You will often find that it is easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to 1 if
you move the steering wheel slightly to
help disengage the detent.
Individual electrical equipment and
accessories are available for use.
2 Ignition on
All electrical equipment and accesso-
ries are available for use.
3 Starting the engine
Vehicles with manual transmission:
When starting, depress the clutch,
since a lock otherwise prevents the
engine from being started.
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