Driving - BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Driving

Ignition lock
0 Steering locked
The key can only be inserted and removed in
this position.
After removing the key, turn the steering wheel
slightly until the steering lock engages.
1 Steering released
A slight movement of the steering wheel often
makes it easier to turn the ignition key from
position 0 to 1.
Individual systems are ready to operate.
2 Ignition switched on
All systems are ready to operate.
3 Starting the engine
Starting the engine
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,
as inhaling the harmful exhaust gas can
lead to loss of consciousness with fatal conse-
quences. The exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, which is colourless and odourless,
but highly toxic. Do not leave the car unat-
tended with the engine running, as this consti-
tutes a hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
move the selector lever to position N and apply
the handbrake, otherwise the car could start to
move.<
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Do not press the accelerator pedal while start-
ing the engine.
Do not warm up the engine with the car at a
standstill; it is preferable to set off straight away,
driving at moderate engine speeds.
Your BMW M5 is equipped with a convenient-
starting feature. It is sufficient to turn the igni-
tion key briefly to position 3, then release it
straight away. The starter is then operated
automatically for a certain time, and operation
likewise ceases automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
1. Press the footbrake.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
3. Start the engine.
If the engine does not start, engage the
selector lever position last selected again,
see details on the display in the instrument
cluster or the selector lever itself. Then engage
position N.
It is not possible to drive off with the engine
compartment lid open.<
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting
the engine in rapid succession or
repeated attempts to start the engine if it does
not fire, otherwise unburned or only partially
combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con-
verter, which could overheat and be damaged
as a result.<
Stopping the engine
Do not remove the ignition key while the
car is moving, otherwise the steering lock
will engage when the steering is turned.
When leaving the car, remove the ignition key
and lock the steering. When parking on an
incline, apply the handbrake, otherwise the
vehicle could roll away.<
1. Engage a drive position.
2. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0. A
signal sounds if position N is engaged when
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