Make sure that:
R
the jumper cables are not damaged.
R
when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal clamp
do not come into contact with other metal sections.
R
the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which 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
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Make sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
(
Y
page 136).
X
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
X
Open the hood.
Example: ground point cover
X
Turn fasteners
:
one
Õ
turn and remove.
X
Remove the cover while pressing down on cap
;
of the washer fluid reservoir.
Position number
D
identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
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Jump-starting
Breakdown
assistance
