Battery Charge Current; Vehicle Battery; Charging Battery - BMW X3 2005 Owner's Manual

light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may
also be required.
4. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5. Lower the jack and remove it from beneath
the vehicle.
After mounting
1. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the lug
bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. The tightening torque is
101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2. Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems and valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 49.
Do not initialize the system when driv-
ing with the compact
5. Replace the damaged tire with a new one as
soon as possible and have the new wheel
balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Do not deacti-
vate DSC, as otherwise unstable driving condi-
tions may result.<
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. You should re-equip with
wheels and tires of the original size as quickly as
possible.<
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Vehicle battery

Maintenance
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
will be happy to consult you on all questions
concerning the battery.
Warning lamp
a malfunction in the charge current circuit of the
alternator. Have the system checked immedi-
ately.
due to overheating.
Moreover, an increased amount of force is
required for steering if there is a sharp drop in
the onboard supply

Charging battery

Charge the battery in the vehicle only when the
engine is not running. Use the connections pro-
wheel.<
vided in the engine compartment. For connec-
tions, refer to Jump starting on page 104.
Disposal
Vehicle Center or bring them to a collection
point. Maintain the battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Always secure the
battery to prevent it from tipping over during
transport.<
The warning lamp lights up. The bat-
tery is no longer being charged. The
alternator V-belt is defective or there is
Do not continue driving if the V-belt is
defective. The engine could be damaged
voltage.<
Have old batteries disposed of following
replacement at your BMW Sports Activity
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