BMW x5 2000 Manual Do Utilizador

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Battery

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

170

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

is always kept adequately charged.
Have the charge condition of the bat-
tery checked frequently if the vehicle
is used primarily for driving short
distances.

Before performing any work on
the electrical system, disconnect

the cable from the negative terminal. If
you do not, short circuits can create the
risk of fire or personal injury.

If you plan to park the vehicle longer
than 4 weeks, have the battery discon-
nected from the vehicle's electrical
system by disconnecting the cable from
the negative terminal. Then have the
battery charged with an appropriate
battery charger.

If the vehicle will not be driven for a
period longer than 12 weeks, have the
battery removed, charged and store it
in a clean and cool (frost-free) area.
Recharge the battery at least every
three months during storage. Also,
recharge the battery before it is in-
stalled. If you fail to do so, it will not be
serviceable. Every time the battery is
discharged, especially over extended
periods, its service life is reduced.

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.
Do not make any modifications in the
wires to the positive terminal. If you do
so, the protective function of the safety
battery terminal is no longer ensured.
Repair and disposal must be performed
by trained technicians only.

Return used batteries to a recy-
cling point or your authorized

BMW center. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and stor-
age. Secure the battery against tilting in
transit.