consumer on your own vehicle, e.g. the rear
window heater or lighting.
When the starting assistance/charging process is
complete:
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First, remove the jump leads/charging cables
from the earth point and negative terminal of
the other vehicle's battery, then from the pos‐
itive terminal of jump-start connection point
1
and the positive terminal of the other vehi‐
cle's battery. Each time, begin at the contacts
on your own vehicle.
The red protective cap springs back to its ini‐
tial position when positive terminal clamp
2
is disconnected from jump-start connection
point
1
.
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Fitting/removing the floor covering (vehicles
with rear-wheel drive)
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
#
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
#
Ensure floor mats and carpets cannot
slip and provide sufficient room for the
pedals.
#
Do not lay multiple floor mats or carpets
on top of one another.
#
Switch off all electrical consumers.
#
To remove: unscrew screws
3
and remove
trim
2
.
#
Remove floor covering
1
.
#
To fit: insert floor covering
1
and align it at
the base of the driver's seat and at the door
sill.
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Put trim
2
in place and screw screws
3
back in.
Disconnecting the starter battery
*
NOTE Damage to the electrical assembly
By disconnecting the starter battery before
the engine is switched off and the key is
removed from the ignition lock, electrical
assemblies could be damaged.
#
Switch off the engine and remove the
key from the ignition lock. Then, release
the battery clamps of the starter bat‐
tery.
#
Always disconnect the starter battery in
the battery case in the left footwell first.
Otherwise, electrical assemblies, e.g.
the alternator, could be damaged.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle's electron‐
ics
If you do not disconnect the battery as descri‐
bed here, the vehicle's electronics could be
damaged.
#
Always disconnect the starter battery in
following the sequence, and do not
reverse the battery terminals under any
circumstances. Otherwise, the vehicle's
electronics could be damaged.
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