X
Slide cover
:
of positive terminal
;
in the direction of the arrow.
X
Connect positive terminal
;
on your vehicle to positive terminal
=
of donor battery
B
using the jump lead. Always begin with positive terminal
;
on your own vehicle first.
X
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X
Connect negative terminal
?
of donor battery
B
to earth point
A
of your vehicle using
the jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery
B
first.
X
Start the engine.
X
Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes.
X
First, remove the jump leads from earth point
A
and negative terminal
?
, then from pos-
itive terminal
;
and positive terminal
=
, each time beginning at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
X
Close cover
:
of positive terminal
;
after removing the jump leads.
X
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i
Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not
available if:
R
the engine is not running.
R
the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
R
the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical
system is malfunctioning.
If your vehicle is towed, significantly greater
force may be required to steer the vehicle or
to brake. There is a risk of an accident.
In such circumstances, use a towing bar.
Make sure that the steering is moving freely
before towing.
G
WARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
R
the towing eye could detach itself
R
the vehicle/trailer combination could over-
turn.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
Y
page 384).
G
WARNING
The vehicle is braked when the HOLD function
or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,
deactivate HOLD and DISTRONIC PLUS if the
vehicle is to be towed.
!
Only secure the tow rope or towing bar to
the towing eyes. The vehicle may otherwise
be damaged.
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Towing and tow-starting
Breakdown
assistance
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