Connect the jumper cables in the correct order;
otherwise, there is the danger of injury from
sparking.◀
sponding engine or body ground of the ve‐
hicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
Let a diesel engine run for approx. 10 mi‐
nutes.
2.
Starttheengineoftheothervehicleasusual.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
3.
4.
Let both engines run for several minutes.
Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Tow fitting
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.
Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.
2.
Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the tool
kit under the trunk floor.
3.
4.
Attach the other end of the cable to the pos‐
itive terminal of the battery or to the corre‐
sponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle
to be started.
Tow fitting, information on use
Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.
▷
Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
▷
▷
Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.
5.
Attach the other end of the cable to the neg‐
ative terminal of the battery or to the corre‐
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
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