Warning triangle, First aid kit, Roadside assistance – BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2010 User Manual
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may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW
Assist Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately after
a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐
tion is not affected by pressing the button.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located on the left in the
trunk.
Release the Velcro® fastener to remove it.
First aid kit*
The first aid kit is located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the trunk.
Fold up the cover to remove it.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any items promptly.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance from the BMW Group pro‐
vides around-the-clock assistance in the event
of a breakdown, including on weekends and hol‐
idays.
Phone numbers of the Response Center of
Roadside Assistance in your home country: re‐
fer to the Contact brochure.
Jump starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation
1.
Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐
mately the same capacity in Ah. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.
2.
Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.
3.
Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
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