BMW z4 roadster 2.5i-2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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The warning triangle is stored in the rear 
luggage compartment panel.

Pull the ends of the rubber bands upward 
and out of the fasteners; see arrow.

Always observe all legal regulations 
requiring a warning triangle to be car-

ried in the vehicle.

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The first-aid kit is located beneath the pas-
senger seat.

Pull the handle and fold the cover down-
ward.

Fold the cover up and press into the catch.

Some of the articles in the first-aid kit 
have a limited period of use before 

expiration. For this reason, check the expi-

ration dates of each of the items regularly, 
and replace any whose expiration dates 
have passed. You can acquire replace-
ments in any drugstore or pharmacy. 
Always observe all legal regulations requir-
ing a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehi-
cle.

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When your battery is discharged you can 
use two jumper cables to start your vehicle 
with power from the battery in a second 
vehicle. You can also use the same method 
to help start another vehicle. Always use 
jumper cables with fully insulated handles 
on the terminal clamps.

Do not touch components carrying 
current on a running engine. Contact 

with these components can cause fatal 
injury. Carefully observe the following 
instructions to avoid personal injury and/or 
damage to one or both vehicles.

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Never use spray starter fluids to start 
the engine.

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1.

Check that the battery on the other 
vehicle is also rated at 12 volts, and that 
the capacities – in Ah – of the two bat-
teries are roughly comparable. This 
information is provided on the top of the 
battery casing

2.

Turn off the engine of the support vehi-
cle

3.

Switch off all electrical accessories in 
both vehicles

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Do not disconnect the battery from 

your vehicle's electrical system 

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Make absolutely certain that there is 

no contact between the bodywork of 
the two vehicles – short circuit hazard.

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