BMW 2004 X5 4.8is SAV Manual Do Proprietário

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Jump-starting

Your BMW is equipped with a special
nut on the left side panel as a body
ground or negative terminal, refer to
arrow in illustration.

4. Attach one end of the negative/–

jumper cable 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
negative terminal of the battery or to
the engine or body ground of the
vehicle to be started.

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Starting engine

1. Start the engine on the support vehi-

cle and allow it to run for several
minutes at a fast idle

2. Start the engine on the other vehicle

in the usual way.
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, 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 connection sequence.

Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery recharged by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.

Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.