X
First, remove the jump leads from earth point
B
and negative terminal
A
, then from pos-
itive clamp
=
and positive terminal
?
. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle
first.
X
Close cover
C
of positive clamp
=
after removing the jump leads.
X
Replace the earth point cover. Make sure all mountings for the fasteners are positioned
precisely beneath the corresponding recesses in the cover.
X
Press fasteners
:
into the mountings until they engage.
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 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
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.
!
When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto-
matically in certain situations. To avoid
damage to the vehicle, deactivate these
systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
R
when towing away
R
in a car wash
!
Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!
Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
towing eye only. The vehicle may otherwise
be damaged.
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