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 beginning 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 positive
clamp
;
and positive terminal
=
. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle first.
X
Close cover
:
of positive clamp
;
after removing the jump leads.
X
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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.
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Safety relevant functions are restricted or no
longer available if:
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the engine is not running
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the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning
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there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such cases use a rigid towing bar. Before
being towed away or tow started, make sure
the steering moves freely.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R
towing eye may be torn off
R
car/trailer combination may swerve or
even overturn
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.
Details on the permissible gross vehicle weight
of your vehicle can be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (
Y
page 336).
!
When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically
in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit-
uations:
R
when towing away
R
in a car wash
!
Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to the
towing eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow
hitch. You could otherwise damage the vehi-
cle.
!
Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
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Secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
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Make sure that the tow rope is not longer
than legally permitted. Mark the tow rope in
the middle, e.g. with a white cloth
(30 x 30 cm). This will make other road
users aware that a vehicle is being towed.
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Only secure the tow cable to the towing
eyes or, if available, to the trailer tow hitch.
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