BMW x5 2001 Manual De Usuario

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Battery

Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.

Battery location

The battery is located in the floor of the
vehicle below the spare wheel.

Battery care

The battery is maintenance-free, that is,
the original electrolyte will normally last
for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions.

For all questions that regard the
battery, please consult your BMW

center. Since the battery is mainte-
nance-free, the following is for your
information only.

Symbols

You will find the following symbols on
your vehicle battery. To avoid injury,
please comply with the corresponding
precautions whenever you work with or
near the battery.

Before handling the battery,
please read the following infor-
mation.

Wear eye protection. Do not
allow particles containing
battery acid or lead to come into

contact with your eyes, your skin, or
your clothing.

Battery acid is extremely corro-
sive. Wear eye protection and
protective gloves. Do not tip the

battery. Battery acid can leak from the
ventilation openings.

Do not allow children to have
access to batteries and battery
acid.

Never allow sparks or open
flame near the battery. Do not
smoke in the vicinity of the

battery. Avoid sparks from electrical
cables or electrical equipment. Turn the
key to position 0 in the steering lock
when you are disconnecting or
connecting the battery. Never short-
circuit the battery terminals. This
creates a risk of injury from high-energy
sparks.

A highly-explosive gas is
generated when the battery is
charged.

If you happen to get acid in your
eyes, rinse thoroughly for
15 minutes with clear water.

Following that, consult a physician
immediately. If you get acid spray on
your skin or clothing, rinse with plenty
of water. If electrolyte is accidentally
swallowed, consult a physician immedi-
ately.

In order to protect the battery
case from ultraviolet radiation,
do not place it in direct sunlight.

A discharged battery can freeze. Store
the battery in areas where temperature
remains above freezing.