BMW z4 roadster 2.5i-2003 Manual De Usuario

Replacement procedures

Please consult your BMW center
whenever you have any questions

concerning the battery. Since the battery is
absolutely maintenance-free, the following
statements are for your information only.

Do not disconnect the battery cables
when the engine is running. Discon-

necting the battery cables when the engine
is running will cause a voltage surge which
will damage the vehicle's onboard elec-
tronics.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp for the battery
charge current lights up:
The battery is no longer being

charged. The alternator drive belt is defec-
tive or there is a malfunction in the charging
circuit of the alternator. Please contact the
nearest BMW center.

If the drive belt is defective, pull over
and switch off the engine immediately

to prevent overheating and serious engine
damage.
If the onboard supply voltage drops to a
very low level, increased steering effort
may also be necessary.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only when
the engine is not running. Use the terminals
provided in the engine compartment. For
information on connections, refer to Jump-
Starting on page

Battery disposal

Return used batteries to a recycling
point or to your BMW center. Maintain

the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery
against tilting when transporting.

Fuses

You will find the fuses and information on
their respective allocation behind the glove
compartment.

Press the lock on the left; see arrow

Press the lock on the right; see arrow

Swing the glove compartment down.

Spare fuses and plastic tweezers for grasp-
ing the fuses are found in the onboard tool
kit; refer to page

Do not attempt to repair a burned fuse
or replace it with a fuse having a dif-

ferent color or amperage rating. To do this
could cause a fire in the vehicle as a result
of circuit overload.