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Jump starting
Tow-starting and towing
Starting engine
Using tow fitting
1.
Start the engine on the support vehi-
The screw-in tow fitting is stored
cle and allow it to run for several min- beneath the cargo floor cover. Carry it
utes at a fast idle
Start the engine on the other vehicle
in the usual way.
with you at all times. It can be screwed
in at the front or rear of the vehicle.
2.
If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
To prevent damage to the tow fit-
ting and the vehicle, observe the
another attempt in order to allow the following: only use the tow fitting that
discharged battery to recharge
comes with the vehicle and screw it in
3.
4.
Let the engines run for a few minutes as far as it will go. Use the tow fitting for
Disconnect the jumper cables by
reversing the connection sequence.
towing only on the roadway. Avoid lat-
eral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.<
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.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery recharged by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.
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
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
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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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW X5 Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0i, BMW 4.4i, BMW 4.8is, BMW E53, BMW X5 3.0i, BMW X5 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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