BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual page 381

Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, spark formation may occur.
There is a risk of injury. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.
Warning
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that no
body contact occurs.
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage
information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in
both vehicles.
Jump-start terminals
The jump-start terminals are located in the en-
gine compartment.
Additional information:
For an overview, refer to page 361.
Open the covers of the jump-start terminals.
Breakdown Assistance
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7D5F9 - II/23
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 lid of the jump-start terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive battery termi-
nal, or to the corresponding jump-start ter-
minal 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 jump-start terminal
of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative battery termi-
nal, or to the corresponding engine or body
ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative battery terminal, or to the corre-
sponding engine or body ground of the ve-
hicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en-
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first attempt to start the engine is not
successful, wait a few minutes before mak-
ing another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
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