Replacing components -> Vehicle battery for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Replacing components
MOBILITY
All headlights and lights are designed using
LED technology at least.
Safety information
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends having any necessary
work performed by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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.
Safety information
Warning
Warning
Vehicle batteries that are not recommended
can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-
hicle functions. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Only use vehicle
batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-
facturer. For information on suitable vehicle
batteries, contact an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
Intense brightness can irritate or damage the
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do
not look directly into the headlights or other
light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.
Headlight glass
The inside of the headlight glass can fog up
in cool or humid weather. When driving with
the lights switched on, the condensation evap-
orates after a short time. The headlight glass
does not need to be changed.
Registering the battery to the
vehicle
If, despite driving with the headlights switched
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights
checked.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-
ing an authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-
tery has been changed. Once the battery has
been registered again, all comfort features will
be available without limitation and any Check
Control messages displayed which relate to
comfort features will disappear.
Vehicle battery
General information
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery. The vehicle
battery supplies the onboard electronics with
energy.
Charging the battery
A charger that is installed in the vehicle sup-
plies the vehicle battery with power. The
charger receives the necessary energy from
the high-voltage battery.
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information on the battery can be re-
quested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Additional information:
Charge vehicle, refer to page 316.
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Replacing components
MOBILITY
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
the fuses replaced by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Parking brake, refer to page 140.
With Memory function: store the positions
again.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop,
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery
so that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-
ternet: .
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a
risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown
fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a
substitute of another color or amperage rat-
ing.
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