Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID, Руководство пользователя

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Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, spark formation may oc-
cur. There is a risk of injury. Pay attention
to the correct order during connection.
NOTICE
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur dur-
ing jump-starting. There is a risk of dam-
age to property, among other potential
damage. Make sure that no body contact
occurs.
NOTICE
Swapping the positive and negative termi-
nals can permanently damage components
of the hybrid system or the vehicle elec-
tronics. There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty, among other potential damage. Be
careful not to swap the positive and nega-
tive terminals. Take note of the sign next
to the positive terminal.
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The
voltage information can be found on the
battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting
vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in
both vehicles.
Jump-start terminals
The jump-start terminal in the engine com-
partment, refer to page 291 , acts as the
positive battery terminal.
Open the lid of the jump-start terminal.
A special connection on the body in the en-
gine compartment, refer to page 291 , acts
as the negative battery terminal.
Connecting the cables
To prevent personal injury or damage to
both vehicles, adhere strictly to the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Pull off the cover cap of the jump-start
terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the posi-
tive jumper cable to the positive battery
terminal, or to the corresponding jump-
start terminal of the vehicle providing
assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other
end of the cable to the positive battery
terminal, or to the corresponding jump-
start terminal of the vehicle to be
started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the nega-
tive jumper cable to the negative bat-
tery terminal, or to the corresponding
engine or body ground of assisting vehi-
cle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative battery terminal, or to the cor-
responding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Establishing drive-ready state
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an
increased idle speed.
2. Establish the drive-ready state for the
vehicle to be started as usual.
If the first attempt to start the engine is
not successful, wait a few minutes be-
fore making another attempt in order to
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