BMW 5 E39 owners manual page 194

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194nBattery Never allow sparks or open Charging the battery flame near the battery. Do not If the battery is charged in the vehicle: smoke in the vicinity of the Do not charge the battery with the battery. Avoid sparks from electrical engine running. cables or electrical equipment. Turn the key to position 0 in the steering lock Before performing any work on during the disconnection or connection the electrical system, disconnect of the battery. Never short-circuit the the cable from the negative terminal. If battery terminals. There is a danger of you do not, short circuits can create the injury from powerful sparks. risk of fire or personal injury.< A highly-explosive gas is 390de612 generated when the battery is If you plan to store the vehicle for more charged. Charge condition than four weeks, disconnect the battery If you happen to get acid in your You can read the charge condition from the vehicle electrical system by eyes, rinse thoroughly for of the battery with the "Magic Eye"* disconnecting the cable at the negative 15 minutes with clear water. (a hydrometer): terminal and then recharge using a suit- Following that, consult a physician >Green: adequate charge. able charging device. immediately. If you get acid spray on >Black: not charged adequately. If you intend to store your vehicle for your skin or clothing, rinse with plenty The battery must be recharged. longer than 12 weeks: remove the bat- of water. If electrolyte is accidentally Please contact your BMW center. tery, charge it and store it in a cool (but swallowed, consult a physician immedi- >Yellow: replace the battery. frost and dust-free) room. Every three ately. months and before reinstalling the bat- In order to protect the battery The projected service life of the tery, have it recharged. If it is not case from ultraviolet radiation, battery can only be reached if the recharged, it will not be serviceable. do not place it in direct sunlight. battery is fully-charged at all times. Every time the battery is discharged, A discharged battery can freeze. Store Check the charge condition of the bat- especially over extended periods, its the battery in areas where the tempera- tery frequently if the vehicle is used pri-service life is reduced. ture remains above freezing. marily for driving short distances.< Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 155 420 - © 01/01 BMW Group

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