BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 311

be available without limitation and any Check
Control messages displayed which relate to
comfort features will disappear.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi-
cient.
The following circumstances can have a nega-
tive effect on the performance of the battery:
▷ Frequent short-distance drives.
▷ Stationary periods of more than one month.
Safety information
Warning
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-
hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-
trical system. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-
start terminals in the engine compartment.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment.
Additional information:
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 317.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
Replacing components
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▷ With Memory function: store the positions
again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized 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
electrical 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 rat-
ing.
In the car's interior
The fuses are located in the car's interior in the
front passenger footwell behind a cover.
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