Position number
B
identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
X
Press cover
:
of positive terminal
;
down (in the direction of the arrow) and turn it
clockwise. Cover
:
is held down in the lowered position, which exposes positive termi-
nal
;
.
X
Connect positive terminal
;
on your vehicle to positive terminal
=
of donor battery
B
using the jumper cable, 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 ground point
A
of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle
B
first.
X
Start the engine.
X
Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
X
First, remove the jumper cables from ground point
A
and negative terminal
?
, then from
positive clamp
;
and positive terminal
=
. Begin each time at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
X
After removing the jumper cables, press down cover
:
of positive terminal
;
and turn it
counter-clockwise. Cover
:
returns to its original position. Positive terminal
;
is covered
up and thus insulated again.
X
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i
Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
R
the towing eye could detach itself
R
the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
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.
!
Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
!
If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti-
vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func-
tion in the following or other similar situa-
tions:
R
when towing the vehicle
R
in the car wash
!
Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
!
When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
!
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
Towing and tow-starting
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Breakdown
assistance
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