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Self-help
Starting the engine with jump
leads
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A vehicle with a discharged battery can be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
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Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
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A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures of around 0 °C. Always
thaw out a frozen batteries in a warm
room before attaching jump leads.
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Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause injuries
and damage in the event of direct
contact.
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Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
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Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably less than that of the
discharged battery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.
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Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a cross section of at least 16 mm
2
(25 mm
2
for diesel engines).
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Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
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Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
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Do not lean over the battery during jump
starting.
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Do not allow the terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
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Do not touch the vehicles while jump
starting.
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Apply hand brake. Manual transmission
or Easytronic
3
in neutral, automatic
transmission
3
in
P
.
The battery is in a box at the front of the
engine compartment, on the right-hand
side as viewed from the front. To open the
box, pull the cover forwards and swing it
upwards.
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Warning
Be extremely careful when starting with
jump leads. Any deviation from the
following instructions can lead to injuries
or damage caused by battery explosion
or damage to the electrical systems of
both vehicles.
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