BMW M5 - Page 345

4. Attach the boot lid lining with the remaining
expander rivets and press the expander rivets
into the pins.
5. On one side, engage the hinge cover on the
boot lid lining, arrow 1, fold the hinge cover
onto the hinge arm, arrow 2.
6. Secure the hinge cover with the expander
rivet, arrow 1, and press onto the hinge cover
so that the retainer snaps into place in the
boot lid, arrow 2.
7. Close the clips on the hinge cover.
8. Fit the other second hinge cover accordingly.
9. Secure the bracket for the warning triangle
and the warning triangle or fit the panel.
Car battery
General
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information regarding the battery can be
obtained from a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop register the vehicle battery to the vehi‐
cle after the battery has been replaced. Once the
battery has been registered again, all comfort
functions will be available without restriction and
any Check Control messages relating to the
comfort functions will no longer be displayed.
Safety note
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuita‐
ble may damage systems or result in functions
no longer being carried out. There is a danger
of damage to property. Only use vehicle batter‐
ies that have been classified as suitable by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Charging the battery
General
Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.
The battery may need to be charged in the
following cases:
▷ When making frequent short journeys.
▷ If the vehicle is not used for periods of longer
than one month.
Safety notes
NOTE
Incompatible external battery chargers can
damage the vehicle. There is a danger of dam‐
age to property. Use battery chargers that have
been categorised as suitable for the respective
vehicle type by the vehicle manufacturer. Ob‐
serve the maximum charge voltage.
Maximum charge voltage: 14.4 Volt.
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