For this reason, check the expiration dates
of each of the items regularly, and replace
any whose expiration dates have passed.
You can find replacements in any phar-
macy.
Always comply with laws requiring a first-
aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.

Jump-starting

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. Use only
jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp
handles.

To avoid the risk of potentially fatal
injury, always avoid all contact with

electrical components while the engine is
running. Carefully adhere to the following
sequence, both to prevent damage to one
or both vehicles, and to guard against pos-
sible personal injury.

Preparing

Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance
in Ah. This information can be found on
the battery

Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle

Switch off any electrical systems and
components in both vehicles.

Ensure that no contact exists
between the bodywork on the two

vehicles, otherwise there is a danger of
short circuits.

Connecting the jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks,
always observe this sequence when

connecting jumper cables.

Your BMW is equipped with an auxiliary
terminal specifically designed for jump-
starting. It is located within the engine
compartment, refer to arrow 1 in the illus-
tration. The symbol + is embossed on the
cover.