2007 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 220
2007 BMW M5 Manual
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Replacing components Vehicle battery Battery care The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all matters concerning the battery. Fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse allocation diagram are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit, refer to page 210. Charging battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine switched off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 220. In glove compartment 1. Release both quick-release fasteners. Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW center or hand them in 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.< Power failure After a temporary power loss, the functioning of some equipment may be limited and require reinitialization. Individual settings are also lost and must be updated: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions must be stored again, refer to page 43. > Time and Date The values must be updated, refer to page 74. > Radio Stations must be stored again if necessary, refer to page 152. > Navigation system Wait until the system starts, refer to page 120. 2. Fold the cover forward or remove. in cargo bay 1. Lift up floor mat. 2. Release the quick-release fastener of the right side panel and pull out the panel. 218 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 310 - © 02/07 BMW AG