Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Jump-starting
Introduction
In this section you'll find information about:
→ Jump-start terminal
→ Using jumper cables
If your engine does not start because the vehicle battery is dead,
your vehicle's battery can be connected to the battery of another
vehicle to start your engine (jump-starting). Check the battery acid
level indicator on the vehicle battery before jump-starting → Vehicle
battery .
You must use jumper cables that meet recognized industrial
standards (check information provided by the jumper cable
manufacturer). For vehicles with gasoline engines, the cross-section
of the jumper cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.
2
(25 mm
2
), or
about 3 ga. (AWG).
More information:
Starting assistance systems → Starting assistance systems
Working in the engine compartment → Working in the engine