Controls and features -> Steering/Ignition lock for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003

Steering/Ignition lock  
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1 Steering lock disengaged  
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.  
2 Ignition on  
All electrical equipment and accesso-  
ries are available for use.  
3 Starting the engine  
0 Steering lock engaged  
The key can be inserted and 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 steer-  
ing wheel slightly to the left or right until  
you hear the lock engage.  
Once the ignition has been switched off  
(ignition key in position 0 or pulled out),  
the radio functions are still available for  
approx. 20 minutes. Turn the radio back  
on to use it.