BMW X5 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

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Changing a wheel

Battery

The spare wheel has a size
235/65 R 17 tire. If you have

mounted tires on your vehicle with a
different size, have wheels and tires of
the same size and specification rein-
stalled as soon as possible.
When the spare wheel is mounted, the
maximum speed rating is 130 mph
(210 km/h).

Protect valve stems and valves from dirt
using screw-on valve stem caps. Dirt in
the valve stems frequently leads to slow
leaks.

Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.

Maintenance

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 Sports Activity Vehicle center.
Since the battery is maintenance-free,
the following is for your information
only.

Do not disconnect the battery
when the engine is running. If

you do so, the ensuing voltage surge
will damage the vehicle's onboard elec-
tronics.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only
when the engine is not running. Use the
connections provided in the engine
compartment (for correct connections,
refer to "Jump-starting" on page

164

Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your BMW Sports

Activity Vehicle center. Maintain the
battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery
against tilting during transport.