BMW X5 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 174)

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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.<

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