BMW 2004 X3 3.0i SAV Manual Do Proprietário
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. The symbol + is embossed on
the cover.
1.
Open the cover of the BMW auxiliary
terminal for jump-starting, refer to
arrow 1
terminal for jump-starting, refer to
arrow 1
2.
Connect one terminal clamp of the pos-
itive/+ jumper cable to the positive ter-
minal of the battery or a auxiliary termi-
nal of the vehicle providing starting
assistance
itive/+ jumper cable to the positive ter-
minal of the battery or a auxiliary termi-
nal of the vehicle providing starting
assistance
3.
Connect the second terminal clamp of
the positive/+ jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery or to a auxil-
iary terminal of the vehicle to be started.
On your BMW, there is a special nut as
body ground or negative terminal on the
suspension strut dome, refer to arrow 2
the positive/+ jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery or to a auxil-
iary terminal of the vehicle to be started.
On your BMW, there is a special nut as
body ground or negative terminal on the
suspension strut dome, refer to arrow 2
4.
Attach one end of the jumper cable
minus/– to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground
of the vehicle providing assistance
minus/– to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground
of the vehicle providing assistance
5.
Connect the second terminal clamp of
the negative/– jumper cable to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to
be started.
the negative/– jumper cable to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to
be started.
Starting the engine
1.
Start the support vehicle's engine and
let it run at an increased idling speed for
a few minutes
let it run at an increased idling speed for
a few minutes
2.
Start the engine on the other vehicle in
the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
3.
Allow the engines to run for several
minutes
minutes
4.
Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
reversing the connection sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged at a BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.
recharged at a BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.
engine.
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Towing
Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations. Do not tow the
laws and regulations. Do not tow the
BMW X3 with the axle raised, as otherwise
the transfer case can be damaged.
the transfer case can be damaged.
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Towing with a commercial tow truck
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Use only a flatbed carrier
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment
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Do not use a wheel lift.
Never allow passengers to ride on a
towed vehicle for any reasons.
towed vehicle for any reasons.
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Tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the tool
kit mounted on the inside of the compart-
ment and should always remain in the vehi-
cle. This fitting is designed for installation in
the tow sockets located at the front and
rear of the vehicle.
kit mounted on the inside of the compart-
ment and should always remain in the vehi-
cle. This fitting is designed for installation in
the tow sockets located at the front and
rear of the vehicle.
Access to tow sockets
Front
Use a screwdriver to lever out the cover
upward at the recess.
upward at the recess.
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