BMW M5 2000, Manual, Page: 153 / 189

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Repairs
Index
Overview
Controls
Car care
Technology
Data
Battery
Battery location
The battery is located under the floor-
mat in the luggage compartment.
1 Read and comply with the warning in-
formation on page 154 .
2 Lift the floormat.
3 Press the small cover gently. Lift the
cover (arrow 1).
4 Disconnect the battery cable from the
negative terminal.
5 Loosen the three screws (arrows) and
remove the cover.
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Symbols
You will find the following symbols on
your car battery. To avoid injury, please
comply with the corresponding precau-
tions whenever you work with or near
the battery.
Before handling the battery,
please read the following infor-
mation:
Wear eye protection. Do not al-
low particles containing battery
acid or lead to come into con-
tact with your eyes, your skin, or your
clothing.
Battery acid is extremely corro-
sive. Wear eye protection and
protective gloves. Do not tip the
battery. Battery acid can leak from the
ventilation openings.
Do not allow children access to
batteries and battery acid.
Never allow sparks or open
flame near the battery. Do not
smoke in the vicinity of the bat-
tery. Avoid sparks from electrical cables
or electrical equipment. Turn the key
to position 0 in the steering lock when
connecting or disconnecting the bat-
tery. Don't short-circuit the battery ter-
minal. If you do so, you could be injured
by electrical sparks.
A highly-explosive gas is gener-
ated when the battery is
charged.
If you happen to get acid in your
eyes, rinse thoroughly for 15
minutes with clear water. Con-
sult a physician immediately. If your
skin or clothing are splashed by acid,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
If electrolyte is accidentally swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
In order to protect the battery
case from ultraviolet radiation,
do not place it in direct sunlight.
A discharged battery can freeze. Store
the battery in areas where temperature
remains above freezing.
Battery care
The battery is absolutely maintenance-
free, that is, the original electrolyte will
normally last for the service life of the
battery under moderate climatic condi-
tions.