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EnglishBreakdown assistance -> Jump-starting for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017
Breakdown assistance
Mobility
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Preparation
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.
Connecting the cables
1. Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Tow truck
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
Do not lift the vehicle
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Towing other vehicles
Hints
Tow-starting and towing
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Note
Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
▷
Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.
Note
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If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Tow bar
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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