BMW XM - Page 382

Malfunction
The function of the emergency call may be im-
paired.
The LED near the SOS button flashes for ap-
proximately 30 seconds. A Check Control mes-
sage is displayed.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
What to do after an accident
General information
After an accident, comply with the following
safety precautions with regard to the high-volt-
age system:
▷ Engage the selector lever position P, ap-
ply the parking brake and turn off the drive-
ready state and standby.
▷ Secure the crash site.
▷ Lock the vehicle after exiting.
▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that the vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.
▷ Do not inhale any gases escaping from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. After an accident, do not
touch any high-voltage components such as
orange colored high-voltage cables or parts
that are in contact with exposed high-voltage
cables.
Warning
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro-
sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch
fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.
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.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. Do not touch any components that
are under voltage.
Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, spark formation may occur.
There is a risk of injury. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.
Warning
In the case of body contact between the two
vehicles, a short circuit can occur while jump-
starting. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that no body
contact occurs.
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