BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2004 - Manual (Page 96)

Giving and receiving assistance
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Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is stored in the rear
luggage compartment panel.
Pull the ends of the rubber bands upward
and out of the fasteners.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a warning triangle to be car-
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First-aid kit*
The first-aid kit is located beneath the pas-
senger seat.
To open
Pull the handle and fold the cover down-
ward.
To close
Fold the cover up and press into the catch.
Some of the articles in the first-aid kit
have a limited period of use before
expiration. For this reason, check the expi-
ration dates of each of the items regularly,
and replace any whose expiration dates
have passed. You can acquire replace-
ments in any drugstore or pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations requir-
ing a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehi-
cle.
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Jump-starting
When your battery is discharged you can
use two jumper cables to start your vehicle
with power from the battery in a second
vehicle. You can also use the same method
to help start another vehicle. Always use
jumper cables with fully insulated handles
on the terminal clamps.
Do not touch components carrying
current on a running engine. Contact
with these components can cause fatal
injury. Carefully observe the following
instructions to avoid personal injury and/or
damage to one or both vehicles.
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Preparations
1. Check whether the battery of the sup-
port vehicle has 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capacity – measured in
Ah. This information is provided on the
battery
2. Stop the engine of the support vehicle
3. Switch off all electrical accessories in
both vehicles
Make absolutely certain that there is
no contact between the bodywork of
the two vehicles: short circuit hazard. <
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