BMW Z4 Roadster, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Take note of the next maintenance date for the
fire extinguisher.
Replace the fire extinguisher after use or have it
refilled.
Starting assistance
General
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine
can be started from another vehicle's battery us‐
ing two jump leads. Only use jump leads with
fully insulated terminal clamps.
Safety notes
DANGER
Touching live components can result in an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury or
even death. Do not touch any components that
could be live.
WARNING
Connecting the jump leads in the wrong se‐
quence can cause sparks. There is a danger of
injury. Please comply with the correct se‐
quence when connecting up.
NOTE
Contact between the bodywork of the two ve‐
hicles can result in a short circuit during starting
assistance. There is a danger of damage to
property. Make sure there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork.
Preparations
1. Check whether the battery in the other vehi‐
cle shows 12 volts. Information about the
voltage is provided on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the other vehicle.
3. Switch off any power consumers in both ve‐
hicles.
Jump-starting connections
The jump-starting connection in the engine
compartment serves as the positive battery ter‐
minal.
Open the cover of the jump-starting connection.
A special connection on the body serves as bat‐
tery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
Before starting, switch off all unnecessary power
consumers, for example the radio, on both vehi‐
cles.
1. Open the cover of the jump-starting connec‐
tion.
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the po
jump lead to the positive terminal of the bat‐
tery or the corresponding jump-starting con‐
nection on the donor vehicle.
3. Connect the second terminal clamp to the
battery's positive terminal or to the corre‐
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