BMW X5: Safety Instructions For Handling Oil

WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

Recycling:

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released:

• Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
• Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
• Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
• Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.

RAISING VEHICLE WITH TROLLEY JACK

IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:

1. Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber plate contact points.
2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for functional reliability before they are used!
3. Check the rubber plate on the trolley jack prior to each use, replacing if necessary.

Fig. 1: Identifying Trolley Jack

WARNING: The vehicle may be raised with a trolley jack only at the following jacking points!

1. Car jacking point
2. Side car jacking points
3. Rear differential
   Risk of damage: It is not permitted to raise the vehicle at the rear differential cover!

Fig. 2: Identifying Car Jacking Point, Side Car Jacking Points And Rear Differential

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