BMW 325Ci Coupe (2006 year). Instruction

Wheels and tires

108

Temperature

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly

inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.

RSC – Run-Flat Tires

You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page

109

M+S

Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.

Designation for specially reinforced tires.

Tire condition

Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.

Minimum tread depth

The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of

1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.

Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. Once the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 1/16 in/1.6 mm.

Wheel/tire damage

Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazard and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.

In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-

oughly checked. To do so, drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire shop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
Tire damage can be extremely dangerous for
vehicle occupants and other road users.

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Tire age

For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 0705 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 07 of 2005.

Run-Flat Tires

The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-Flat Tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can
continue to be used subject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page

New wheels and tires

Have new wheels and tires installed only
by your BMW center or tire shop that

works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel. If this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.

Retreaded tires

BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may

be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire age, which can result in a
limited service life.

Correct wheels and tires

When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires or vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, moreover, no spare wheel is
available. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you.

For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that damaged Run-Flat Tires be replaced

rather than repaired.

BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW

has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact and thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety.

You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.

Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor

TPM electronics

When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect
a puncture, refer to page

. Your BMW center

will be glad to advise you.

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Recommended tire brands

Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.

Special characteristics of winter tires

BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold
winter driving conditions. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.

Pay attention to speed

Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure

to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents.

If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.

Storage

Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.

Snow chains*

Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your BMW center for
more information. Attach snow chains in pairs
and only to the rear wheels. Observe the manu-
facturer's instructions when mounting snow
chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or
50 km/h.
You are not permitted to mount snow chains to
tires of the following sizes:

255/40 R 17

255/35 R 18

255/30 R 19

Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted, otherwise the

instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, refer to
page

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Under the hood

Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge.

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a BMW center or by a workshop that
work according to BMW repair procedures with
correspondingly trained personnel. If this work
is not carried out properly, there is a danger of
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.

Hood

Releasing

Pull the lever.

Opening

In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the hood.

Press the release handle and open the hood.

Closing

Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.

Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear, otherwise injuries may

result.
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle
that the hood is not completely closed, stop at
once and close it securely.

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Important parts of the engine compartment

1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to

page

114

2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-

ing system and window washer system,
refer to page

3 Jump-starting connection, refer to

page

123

4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding

engine oil

5 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of

the microfilter

Engine oil

The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.

Checking oil level

Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
You can have the oil level reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.

Push button

1 in the turn indicator stalk up

or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".

Press button

2 in the turn indicator stalk.

The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.

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Possible displays

1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.

This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.

3 Oil level down to minimum:

Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page

113

4 Oil level is too high.

Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without

delay.

5 The oil level sensor is defective.

Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page

115

. Have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Adding engine oil

Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/
1 liter of engine oil until the following warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, or until
the oil level monitor shows "+1qts" or "+1l".

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-

aged.

Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the relevant

warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health
hazards may result.

Oil change

Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at
a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.

Specified engine oils

The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Only use approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.

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If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not
available, you can add small quantities of other
synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use
oils with the specification API SH or higher.

Your BMW center will be glad to answer
any questions regarding BMW High Per-

formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.

You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.

Viscosity ratings

Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is categorized in SAE classes.
Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends
on the regional climatic conditions in which you
normally drive your BMW.

Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and
5W-30 classes.

These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.

Coolant

Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant

can cause burns.

Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.

Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives

are hazardous to your health.

Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-

posing of coolant additives.

Checking coolant level

The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.

Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated

pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.

The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.

If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.

Turn the cap until there is an audible click.

Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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Maintenance

BMW Maintenance System

The BMW Maintenance System supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The
objective is to optimize efforts with respect to
minimal vehicle maintenance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.

CBS Condition Based Service

Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
In the instrument cluster, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, refer to page

Engine oil

Brake pads: separately for front and rear

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

for auto-

matic climate control

Microfilter

for air conditioner

Brake fluid

Spark plugs

Vehicle check

Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations

Service data in the remote control

Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in
for servicing you should therefore hand your
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit
that you last used.

Make sure that the date in the instrument
cluster is always set correctly, refer to

page

; otherwise the effectiveness of Condi-

tion Based Service CBS is not assured.

Service and Warranty Information

Booklet for US models and Warranty

and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models

Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.

BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your

BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.

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Socket for On-Board

Diagnosis OBD

Primary components that make up exhaust
emissions can be checked by a device via the
OBD socket.
This socket is located on the driver's side to the
left, on the bottom of the instrument panel
underneath a cover.

Exhaust emission values

The warning lamps come on. The
exhaust emission values have wors-
ened. Have the car checked as soon
as possible.
Canadian models display these warn-
ing lamps.

The lamps flash under certain condi-

tions. This indicates excessive misfiring in the
engine. If this happens, you should reduce your
speed and visit your nearest BMW center as
soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can
quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-
related components, especially the catalytic
converter.

The warning lamp comes on if the gas
cap is not properly tightened and the
OBD system assumes that fuel vapor

is escaping. If the gas cap is then tightened, the
warning lamp should go out within a few days.

Event data recorders

Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a
device for recording or sending certain vehicle
data or information. In addition, if you have

signed a subscription contract for BMW Assist,
certain vehicle data may be transmitted or
recorded in order to facilitate the corresponding
services.

Care

Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

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Replacing components

Onboard tool kit

The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment
on the right-hand side of the cargo bay.
Remove the cover.

Wiper blades

Fold up the wiper arm.

Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook
on the bottom, see arrow.

Fold the wiper blade upwards.

Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
the windshield, see arrow.

In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the engine compartment.

Lamps and bulbs

Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,
be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.

Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute

amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold
the bulb by its base.

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your BMW center.

Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch, otherwise you could suffer

burns.

When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-

sumer in question, otherwise short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.

For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.

If the routine for changing a particular
bulb is not described here, please contact

your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.

Light-emitting diodes LEDs

Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of

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the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.

Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours at a time, otherwise this could
cause irritation to the retina.

Xenon lamps

These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-
theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue
the journey with great care, provided that local
legislation does not prohibit this.

Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed

only by a BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if
such work is carried out improperly, the high
voltage in the system presents the danger of
fatal injuries.

Access to the lamps

Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.

Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press
the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.

Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.

Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running light

H8 bulb, 35 watts

Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.

Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and
take it out.

Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.

Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.

Reattach the cover.

Corner-illuminating lamp*

H3 bulb, 55 watts

Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.

Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.

Push the wire bracket out of the anchor
towards the right and fold it up.

Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.

Insert the bulb.

Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.

Reattach the cover.

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Tail lamps

Turn signal indicator:
PY21W bulb, 21 watts

Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:
H21W bulb, 21 watts

Other lamps:
W16W bulb, 16 watts

1 Turn signal
2 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
3 Backup lamp
4 Brake lamps
5 Brake lamp
6 Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED
If one of the bulbs

2, 5 or 6 malfunctions, please

contact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.

Left-hand side: use a screwdriver to pry off
the cover in the cargo bay and remove the
cover.
Right-hand side: remove the cover from the
right-hand side panel of the cargo bay.

Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see
arrow, and pull out.

Turn signal indicator: apply gentle pressure
to the bulb while turning it to the left for
removal and replacement.
Backup lamps and brake lamps: take out
the bulbs and change them.

Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.

Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.

License plate lamp

C5W bulb, 5 watts

Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
right in the flap of the lamp housing.

Take out the lamp towards the left and
change the bulb.

Insert the lamp.

Center brake lamp

This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
In the event of a malfunction, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.

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Changing wheels

Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as
standard. This removes the need to change a
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on
page

The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-Flat Tires, page

109

When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page

109

The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your

BMW center.

Jack mounting points

The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.

Vehicle battery

Battery care

The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page

123

Disposal

Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-

cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright
position for transport and storage. Always
secure the battery against tipping over during
transport.

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:

Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page

Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page

Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page

Fuses

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-

stitute of another color or amperage rating, oth-
erwise this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.

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Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set
in holders on the distributor box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.

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Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency calling*

Conditions for an emergency call:

Full preparation package mobile phone.
This equipment package makes it possible
to initiate an emergency call even if no
mobile phone is paired with the vehicle.

BMW Assist is enabled. Enabling
BMW Assist, refer to separate Owner's
Manual.

Radio readiness is on.

The car phone is logged on to a mobile tele-
phone network.

The emergency call system is operable.

If your subscription contract with BMW Assist
expires, the car phone can be deactivated by a
BMW center without having to schedule an
appointment at a workshop. Once the car
phone has been deactivated, emergency calls
are not possible. The car phone can be reacti-
vated by a BMW center after signing a new con-
tract.

Initiating an emergency call

Briefly press the cover flap to open.

Press the button for at least 2 seconds.

The LED in the button lights up. As soon as the
voice connection to the BMW Assist response
center has been established, the LED flashes.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab-
lished. You will then be able to provide a
detailed description of the situation.

If the current location of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted to the BMW
Assist response center.
If the LED is flashing but the emergency
response center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The
emergency response center may still be able to
hear you, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is
automatically initiated immediately after a
severe accident. The automatic emergency call
is not affected by the button being pressed.

For technical reasons, the emergency call
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable

conditions.

Roadside Assistance

The BMW Group's Roadside Assistance ser-
vice is there to assist you around the clock in
the event of a breakdown, including on week-
ends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis-
tance in your home country can be found in the
Contact brochure.

First aid pouch*

Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents reg-
ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.

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The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand
side of the cargo bay in a storage area.

Warning triangle*

The warning triangle is located on the left-hand
side of the cargo bay. Press the tab to take it
out.

Jump starting

If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.

Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-

dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries.

Preparation

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 bat-
tery.

Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.

Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise

there is a danger of shorting.

Connecting jumper cables

Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could

cause injury occur.

Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page

112

. The cap is

marked with +.

Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.

Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.

Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.

Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.

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