61 20... Threshold values for battery inspection of all battery (telephone except for telephone battery)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, and 2004 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Test step 1 - before charging the battery
STARTING CAPABILITY CHART
| Charge state(1) | Starting capability(2) | Test result | ||||||
| Not testable | - | Charge | ||||||
| less than 50 %(2) | - | Charge | ||||||
| more than 50 % | less than 75 % | Charge | ||||||
| more than 50 % | more than 75 %(3) | Charge | ||||||
| more than 80 % | more than 75 % | O.K. | ||||||
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Test step 2 - after charging the battery
INSPECTION CHART
| Charge condition(1) | Starting capability(2) | Test result | ||||
| Not testable | - | Defective | ||||
| less than 50 % | less than 75 % | Charge | ||||
| more than 50 % | more than 75 % | Charge | ||||
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NOTE:
If battery was checked on the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat check directly on battery for sake of safety.