2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 123
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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First-aid kit* Some of the articles in the first-aid kit may be used within a limited time only. Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace the contents in a timely fashion as needed. 3. Switch off any electrical systems and components in both vehicles. Ensure that there is no contact between the bodywork on the two vehicles; otherwise, there is a danger of short circuits.< Connecting jumper cables Connect the jumper cables in the correct order; failure to do so could generate sparks and cause injury.< In your BMW, the so-called jump starting terminal in the engine compartment functions as the positive battery terminal, also refer to engine compartment overview on page 102. The symbol + is embossed on the cover. The first-aid kit is located under the front passenger's seat. To open: pull the handle and fold the cover downward. To close: fold the cover up. 1. Open the cover of the BMW jump starting terminal, refer to arrow 1. When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start the engine of your BMW with power from the battery in another 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 comply with the following instructions to avoid personal injury and/or damage to one or both vehicles.< 2. Connect one terminal clamp of the positive/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jump starting terminal of the vehicle providing starting assistance. 3. Connect the second terminal clamp of the positive/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a jump starting terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Connect one terminal clamp of the negative/- jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the vehicle providing assistance. Your BMW has a special nut that serves as the body ground or negative terminal, refer to arrow 2. 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. 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 vehicle providing assistance. 121 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Jump starting Controls At a glance