BMW 4 CONVERTIBLE 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 363

The BMW Response Center ends the emer‐
gency call.
Malfunction
The function of the Emergency Request may be
impaired.
The LED in the area of the SOS button lights up
for approximately 30 seconds. A Check Control
message is displayed.
Have it checked by a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger
to life. Do not touch any components that are
under voltage.
Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the incor‐
rect order, sparking may occur. There is a risk
of injury. Pay attention to the correct order dur‐
ing connection.
Breakdown Assistance
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NOTICE
In the case of body contact between the two
vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-
starting. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
no body contact occurs.
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other vehi‐
cle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage in‐
formation can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in both
vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine compart‐
ment acts as the positive battery terminal.
A special connection on the body in the engine
compartment acts as the negative battery termi‐
nal.
Additional information:
Overview of engine compartment, refer to
page 343.
Open the cover of the positive battery terminal.
Connecting the cables
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary
electronic systems/components, such as the
radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.
1. Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive battery terminal,
or to the corresponding starting aid terminal
of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of
the cable to the positive battery terminal, or
to the corresponding starting aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
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