BMW 7 Series: Transfer Box
DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning! Possible symptoms are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Stomach aches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps/fits
- Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
- Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
- Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
- Impaired sight
- Irritation of the eyes
- Reddening of the skin
- Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
- Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures
- Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; if available, use an eye-rinsing bottle. If irritation of the eyes persists, consult a doctor.
- Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water immediately. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
NOTE: Do not use solvents/thinners.
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.
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Advanced technology, for instance the use of
modern materials and high-performance elecelectronics,
requires suitable maintenance and repair
work.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to a
BMW center. If you choose to use another service
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Service Information
Adjusting Headlights
The same procedure as before can be adopted for adjusting the lights. On a
vehicle with the adaptive headlights
optional extra the light switch must be in position "2".
If the lights have been switched on by the automatic headlights function, the
urban beam pattern will be ac
