2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 199

Preparation 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 assisting vehicle. The first-aid kit is located in the luggage compartment lid. Loosen the wing nut to open. 3. Switch off any electrical systems and components in both vehicles. There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there is a danger of shorting.< Roadside Assistance* The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you assistance in the event of a breakdown around the clock, including on weekends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure. With BMW Assist or TeleService, you can contact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive, refer to page 169. Connecting jumper cables To avoid personal injury from sparks, follow this sequence when connecting jumper cables.< In your BMW M5, the so-called auxiliary terminal for jump starting in the engine compartment serves as a positive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine compartment overview on page 182. The cover cap is marked with a +. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW startingaid terminal. To do so, pull the tab. Jump starting When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW 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 adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.< 2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance. 3. Attach the second end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/- to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle. 197 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance