BMW 2 COUPE Series Owner's Manual page 323

A discharged battery is indicated by a red
indicator light.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi‐
cient.
The following circumstances can have a negative
effect on the performance of the battery:
▷ Frequent short-distance drives.
▷ The vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
Safety information
NOTICE
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery
via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle
may overload or damage the 12 V electrical
system. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Only connect
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the starting aid terminals in the engine
compartment.
Additional information:
Starting aid terminals, refer to page 328.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual settings
updated, for example:
▷ With Memory function: store the positions
again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
Replacing components
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Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐
trical lines and components. There is a risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do
not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating.
In the car's interior
The fuses are located in the car's interior in the
front passenger floor area behind a cover.
Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.
The fuse box is located on the front right.
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