BMW x5 2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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Battery Fuses

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

162

Disposal

Return used batteries to a recyc-
ling 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.

In the glove compartment

Open the glove compartment and turn
the two quick-release fasteners to the
left.

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