Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀

The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery's positive terminal.
Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the tab.

The body ground or a special nut acts as the negative terminal.
See also:
Safety
The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat
side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an
electronic stability system with traction ...
Driving tips
This section provides you with information useful
in dealing with specific driving and operating
conditions. ...
Overview, instrument cluster
1. Miles/trip miles
External temperature
Time
Date
Range
Selection list, e.g., radio
Navigation display
Computer
2. Transmission display
Current fuel consumption
Energy recovery
3. ...
