BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2004 - Manual (Page 110)

Giving and receiving assistance
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Warning triangle*
To open the side trim panel: press the but-
ton.
Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard warn-
ing triangle in the vehicle. <
First-aid kit*
Beneath the front passenger's seat.
To open: pull the handle and fold the cover
downward.
To close: fold the cover up.
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit
may be used within a limited time
only. 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
pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the
vehicle.
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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 observe the following
instructions to avoid personal injury and/or
damage to one or both vehicles.
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Preparing
1. 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
2. Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle
3. 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.
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Connecting the jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks,
always observe this sequence when
connecting jumper cables. <
On your BMW, the auxiliary terminal for
jump-starting in the engine compartment
serves as the battery positive terminal,
refer also to Engine compartment overview
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