BMW serie 3 sedan 2001 Manual Do Utilizador

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Changing a wheel

Battery

Driving with the space-saver
spare tire

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 45 mph (80 km/h).

Be aware that vehicle handling will be
altered. Slower brake response time,
longer braking distances and changed
steering characteristics may be antici-
pated when approaching limit condi-
tions.

The changes in handling characteristics
will be even more pronounced in
conjunction with winter tires.

Only one space-saver spare tire
may be mounted at one time.

Mount a wheel and tire with the same
size and specifications as the others
at the earliest possible opportunity.
Maintain correct tire pressures. Refer
to page

Battery location

The battery is located at the right-rear
of the luggage compartment. Raise the
luggage compartment floor panel (refer
to page

). Use a screwdriver or a coin

to loosen the two fasteners in the illus-
tration f-turn. Loosen the third fastener
in the upper-center side trim panel.
Remove the fasteners. In order to
remove the storage tray, slide the side
trim panel slightly upward.

Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.

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Charge condition

The "Magic Eye

" is a hydrometer that

allows you to read the charge condition
of the battery:

Green: adequate charge.

Black: not adequately charged. The
battery must be recharged. Please
contact your BMW center for addi-
tional information.

Yellow: replace the battery.

The service life specified for the
battery can be achieved only if it is

always kept adequately charged. If the
vehicle is primarily used for stop-and-
go traffic, be sure to check the charge
state often.

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