Warning Triangle - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

Mobility
required. For example, the current position
of the vehicle, if this can be determined. If
questions posed by the emergency call
centre remain unanswered, rescue meas‐
ures are automatically initiated.
▷ If the LED is flashing green but the emer‐
gency call centre can no longer be heard
over the loudspeaker, you may still be able
to be heard by the emergency call centre.
Automatically activating emergency
calls
In certain circumstances, an emergency call
may be placed automatically immediately after
a serious accident. An automatic emergency
call is not influenced by pressing the SOS but‐
ton.

Warning triangle

The warning triangle is located inside the tail‐
gate.
Move the warning triangle to the side and re‐
move it.
First-aid kit
Note
The longevity of some items is limited.
Check the use-by dates of the contents regu‐
larly and replace any items that have expired in
good time.
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Help in the event of a breakdown
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Storage
The first-aid kit is located on the left in a stor‐
age compartment in the boot.
Starting assistance
General
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine
can be started using two jump leads from an‐
other vehicle's battery. Use only jump leads
with fully insulated terminal clamps.
Information
DANGER
Touching live components can result in
an electric shock. Danger of injury or life. Do
not touch any components that could be live.◀
Do not deviate from the procedure described
below, otherwise personal injury could result or
both vehicles could be damaged.
Preparations
ATTENTION
Contact between the bodies of the two
vehicles can result in a short circuit during
starting assistance. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Make sure there is no contact between
the bodies.◀
1. Check whether the battery in the other ve‐
hicle shows 12 volts. Specifications are on
the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical systems in both
vehicles.
Jump-starting connections
WARNING
Connecting the jump leads in the wrong
sequence can cause sparks. Danger of injury.
Comply with the correct sequence when con‐
necting up.◀