Seat IBIZA Owner's Manual page 217

Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
engines and at least 35 mm
Note
•
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicles elec-
trical system.
Jump-starting: decription
⇒ fig.
In 160, the flat battery is A and the charged battery B.
Safety First
2
2
for diesel engines.
Fig. 160 How to connect
the jump leads
Operating instructions
Jump lead terminal connections
– Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒
for petrol
1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive
A terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery ⇒
+
2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive
A
terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.
+
3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal
A
on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.
-
4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead
component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery ⇒
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into
contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let
it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or
two minutes until the engine is "running".
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if
they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle
with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
Tips and Maintenance
If and when
.
⇒ fig. 160
.
A
to a solid metal
X
.
Technical Data
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