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Jump-starting
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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 second battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
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start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
Vehicles with a petrol engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system
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are cold.
Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
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Jump-starting may only be performed using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
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Only use jump leads that have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
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If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
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a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little.
Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
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Make sure that:
The jump leads are not damaged,
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Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while
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the jump leads are connected to the battery.
The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running,
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such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
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Shift the transmission to position P.
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Make sure that the ignition is switched off . All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
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off. When using the key, turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it (
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc.
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Open the bonnet.
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Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B using the
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jump lead, always beginning with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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page 158).
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