61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Check is not permissible for AGM batteries!

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION pertaining to vehicle battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: Use BMW-recommended battery tester* to test the battery.
*Sourcing reference BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue

Procedure:

Turn off ignition and close doors
Connect battery tester directly to battery terminals
Select Battery test and confirm
Enter vehicle identification number
Enter battery data
Carry out battery test

Fig 1: Identifying BMW-Recommended Battery Tester
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