Steering/Ignition Lock; Starting The Engine - BMW 318i Owner's Manual

Steering/ignition lock

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3
2
1
0
0 Steering lock engaged
The key can only be inserted and
removed in this position.
After extracting the key, turn the steer-
ing wheel a small amount to the left or
right until you hear the lock engage.
Your vehicle is equipped with an inter-
lock; this means that the ignition key
can not be turned into 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 into position 0 or
remove it, move the selector lever into
position P first.
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 lock.
2 Ignition on
All electrical equipment and accesso-
ries are available for use.
3 Starter activation
b
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion: depress the clutch pedal while
you turn on the ignition, otherwise a
blocking system will prevent the engine
from starting.c

Starting the engine

Before starting
d
Apply the parking brake.
d
The manual-shift gear lever should
be in neutral; the automatic transmis-
sion selector lever should be in P
or N.
d
At low temperatures keep the clutch
pedal depressed.
d
Start the engine without depressing
the accelerator.
b
Do not operate the starter too briefly,
but not longer than approx. 20 seconds.
Release the ignition key as soon as the
engine starts. Do not allow the engine to
warm up by leaving it running while the
vehicle remains stationary. Instead, drive
off immediately at a moderate engine
speed.c
Should the engine fail to start on the first
attempt, e.g., if it is very hot or cold:
d
Stop and pause briefly before repeat-
ing the starting procedure. This pre-
vents the spark plugs from becoming
damp.
d
Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
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