X
Lift up 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
A
of donor battery
B
to earth point
=
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
=
and negative terminal
A
, then from positive
terminal
;
and positive terminal
?
. Each time, begin at the contacts on your own vehicle.
X
Close cover
:
of positive terminal
;
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 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 steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi-
cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when towing
with a tow rope or a towing bar.
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 249).
!
You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
!
Only secure the tow cable or towing bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle.
!
Observe the following points when towing
with a tow rope:
R
Secure the tow rope on the same side on
both vehicles.
R
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
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