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The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
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Attach clamp
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
1
›
Attach clamp
to the positive terminal of the current-giving battery.
2
›
Attach clamp
to the negative terminal of the current-giving battery.
3
›
For vehicles with the START-STOP system, secure the clamp
ground point of the engine
» Fig.
A
›
For vehicles without the START-STOP system, secure the clamp
id metal part that is firmly attached to the engine block or secure to the en-
gine block directly.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
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Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING
Never clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
■
charged battery - danger of explosion.
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
■
other – risk of short circuit!
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
■
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehi-
cle – risk of short circuit!
Route the jumper cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts in
■
the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
to the
4
343.
4
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
to a sol-
Fig. 344 Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
For towing using a tow rope, use only a braided synthetic fibre rope
-
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar to thetowing eyes at the front
» page
296,towing eyes at the
trailer device
» page
Conditions for towing.
Cars with automatic gearboxes must not be towed with the rear
wheels raised - there is a risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
The vehicle must be transported on a special breakdown vehicle or trailer
if it is not possible to tow in the vehicle in the way described or if the tow-
ing distance is greater than 50 km.
Driver of the tow vehicle
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On vehicles with manual transmission, engage gear slowly when starting.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, accelerate with particular care.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
rear» page
296or to thetowing device of the
258.
Emergency equipment and self-help
» Fig. 344
295
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