2011 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 244
2011 BMW 7 Series Manual
Page 244 highlights
Breakdown assistance may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW Assist Response Center may still be able to hear you. Roadside Assistance Service availability Roadside Assistance from the BMW Group pro‐ vides around-the-clock assistance in the event of a breakdown, including on weekends and hol‐ idays. Phone numbers of the Response Center of Roadside Assistance in your home country: re‐ fer to the Contact brochure. Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐ quest is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐ tion is not affected by pressing the button. Warning triangle* Jump starting Notes When the 12 volt battery or the high-voltage battery is discharged, the combustion engine can be started with the help of a vehicle provid‐ ing assistance using two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles. The warning triangle is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid. Unscrew the wing nut to open. To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐ dure. Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐ nents while the engine is running.◀ Charge the battery via starting aid termi‐ nals only Charge the batteries via the starting aid terminal only, or there is the risk of fatal injury from elec‐ tric shock due to the hybrid system's high volt‐ age.◀ First aid kit* Finding out which battery is discharged The first aid kit is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid. Unscrew the wing nut to open. Some of the articles have a limited service life. Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐ ularly and replace any items promptly. The following can indicate a discharged battery: ▷ 12 volt battery discharged: the electrical functions cannot be used, for instance the radio. ▷ Discharged high voltage battery: the ignition can be switched on. The combustion engine cannot be started. 244 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 958 - 03 10 500