Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a donor battery using jump leads. Observe
the following points:
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the battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a donor battery or a jump-starting device
R
vehicles with a petrol engine: jump-start the vehicle only when the engine and exhaust system
are cold
R
do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first
R
jump-starting may be performed only using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V
R
only use jump leads that are not damaged and have a sufficient cross-section and insulated
terminal clamps.
R
make sure that the two vehicles do not touch
Make sure that:
R
the jump leads are not damaged
R
non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while
the jump leads are connected to the battery
R
the jump leads cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan
X
Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X
Manual transmission: depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to neutral.
X
Automatic transmission: shift the transmission to position
j
.
X
Turn the key to position
g
in the ignition lock and remove it.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc.
X
Open the bonnet.
Position number
B
identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
X
Press together cover
:
of positive clamp
;
and slide it back.
X
Connect positive terminal
;
on your vehicle to positive terminal
=
of donor battery
B
using the
jump lead. beginning with your own battery.
X
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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