BMW 2006 Z4 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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1.

Open the cover of the BMW jump-starting 
connection. Do so by pulling the tab.

2.

Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+ 
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the 
battery or a jump-starting connection of the 
vehicle providing assistance.

3.

Attach the second terminal clamp of the 
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal 
of the battery or a jump-starting connection 
of the vehicle to be started.

4.

Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– 
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the 
battery or to an engine or body ground of 
the assisting vehicle.
Your BMW is equipped with a special nut, 
refer also to the engine compartment over-
view on page

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5.

Attach the second terminal clamp of the 
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body 
ground of the vehicle to be started.

1.

Start the engine of the donor vehicle and 
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly 
increased idle speed.

2.

Start the engine of the other vehicle as 
usual. 
If the first start attempt is not successful, 
wait a few minutes before another attempt 
in order to allow the discharged battery to 
recharge.

3.

Let the engines run for a few minutes.

4.

Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing 
the above connecting sequence.

If necessary, have the battery checked and 
recharged.

Never use spray starter fluids to start the 
engine.

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The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried 
in the car. It can be attached at the front or rear 
of your BMW.
It is located in the onboard tool kit, refer to 
page

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Only use the towing eyelet supplied with 
the vehicle, and screw it in firmly until it 

stops. Use the towing eyelet for towing on 
paved roads only. Avoid subjecting the towing 
eyelet to lateral loads, e.g. do not lift the vehicle 
using the towing eyelet. Otherwise the tow fit-
ting and the vehicle could be damaged.

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