1997 BMW 318 battery

1997 BMW 318
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1997 BMW 318

hello i wanted to use a battery boost to jump my car. this particular one says not to use the boost with a positive ground electrical system and only on vehicles with a 12 volt dc battery system. i have lost the manual and i was wondering if this is safe to use on my car. if not were does one find an image that shows where to hook up jumper cables for this particular model
Feb 27, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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A booster battery can be connected to the battery itself, it is in the trunk on the right side. Or charge the battery in place, be sure you know your radio code if the original radio is still installed.
Feb 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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