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EnglishReplacing components -> Vehicle battery for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Mobility
Replacing components
Rear lights and license plate lights
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 228.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator lamp.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
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When making frequent short-distance
drives.
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If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
Battery replacement
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.◀
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer’s service center.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 238, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort
features are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:
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Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system.
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Replacing components
In the cargo area
Mobility
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow,
and remove the sound insulation.
Fuses
General information
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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 sub‐
stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀
In the glove compartment
Swing the cover down, arrow.
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