2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 171

Changing a wheel Only one compact wheel may be mounted. Wheels and tires of the original size should be mounted again as soon as possible.< Vehicle battery Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.< 171n Power failure Following a temporary power failure, e.g. in the case of a dead battery, some equipment is subject to restricted use and must be reinitialized. Individual settings are also lost and must be updated again: Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Driving with spare wheel* Do not exceed a speed of 130 mph/210 km/h, otherwise tire damage could lead to accidents.< With certain wheel-and-tire combinations the size of the spare wheel differs from that of the other wheels. To restore the original state, the normal wheel should be remounted as soon as possible.< Battery care The battery is maintenance-free, that is, the original electrolyte will normally last for the service life of the battery under moderate climatic conditions. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Disposal Following replacement, have old batteries disposed of by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center or turn them over to a recycling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping over during transport.< Data Repairs > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again, refer to page 50 > Time and date Have to be updated again, refer to page 82 Charging battery > Activation time for parked car Only charge the battery in the vehicle ventilation via the terminals in the engine compartHas to be updated again, refer to ment with the engine off. For correct page 84. connections, refer to Jump starting on page 174. Maintenance Controls