BMW i8 owners manual page 197

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Seite 181 Replacing components Mobility Hints Vehicle battery Do not perform any work on the lighting The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery system supplies the onboard electronics with energy. Have any work on the lighting system, includ‐ Information about the high-voltage system, re‐ ing bulb replacement, performed only by a fer to page 150. service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal injuries Maintenance if work is carried out improperly.◀ The battery is maintenance-free. Irritation of the retina The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery. Never look directly into the headlights or their light sources for a lengthy period of time, Further information about the battery can be otherwise this could irritate your retinas.◀ obtained from your service center. Do not remove the covers Battery replacement Do not remove the covers, and never Use approved vehicle batteries only stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; Only use vehicle batteries that have been otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀ approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa‐ Changing wheels ble.◀ Hints After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by the service center When sealants are used, an immediate wheel to ensure that all comfort features are fully change when there is a loss of tire inflation available and that any Check Control mes‐ pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐ sages of these comfort features are no longer sary. displayed. Which is why no spare tire is available. The tools for changing wheels are available as Charge vehicle battery accessories from your service center. Do not use any charging devices Do not charge the vehicle battery with an Jacking points for the vehicle jack external charging device; otherwise, there is a risk of property damage, e. g., to the vehicle's electronics.◀ Charging a discharged battery, refer to page 156. Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐ The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐tings updated, e. g.: cated at the positions shown. ▷ Time: update. 181 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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