Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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starting assistance to parts of the fuel system or to the brake
hoses or brake lines.
Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to
touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery
terminal to contact metal parts of the vehicle.
Check the battery acid level indicator window on the vehicle
battery. Use a flashlight, never a match, cigarette lighter, or
other open flame. If you cannot see the color of the window
clearly, or if it is light yellow or colorless, do not jump-start the
vehicle. Get expert assistance.
Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the vehicle
battery. Sparks may cause the hydrogen gas escaping from
the vehicle battery to ignite.
Never jump-start a vehicle with a battery that is damaged or
frozen or that was frozen and has thawed. The battery can
explode. Replace the battery instead.
Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable
manufacturer.
Always make sure that the battery providing starting
assistance has the same voltage as the dead battery (12 V)
and about the same capacity (see battery label).
Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas. Always keep fire,
sparks, open flame and smoking materials away from