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However, if your vehicle must absolutely be
tow-started (manual gearbox):
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Put it into second or third gear.
Keep the clutch pressed down.
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Switch on the ignition and the hazard warn-
ing lights.
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Release the clutch when both vehicles are
moving.
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As soon as the engine starts, press the
clutch and move the gear lever into neutral.
This helps to prevent a collision with the tow-
ing vehicle.
CAUTION
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the cata-
lytic converter and damage it.
How to jump start
Jump leads
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery of another vehi-
cle can be used to start the engine. Before
starting, check the magic eye on the battery
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For starting assistance, jump lead cables con-
forming to the standard DIN 72553 are re-
quired (see the cable manufacturer instruc-
The essentials
tions). The cable section in vehicles with pet-
rol engine must be at least 25 mm
WARNING
Incorrect use of jump leads and incorrectly
jump starting could cause the battery to ex-
plode resulting in serious injury. Please ob-
serve the following rules to minimise the risk
of a battery explosion:
The battery providing current must have
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the same voltage (12V) and approximately
the same capacity (see markings on battery)
as the flat battery.
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Never charge a frozen or recently thawed
battery. A flat battery can also freeze at tem-
peratures close to 0 °C (+32 °F).
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If a battery is frozen and/or has been frozen
then it must be replaced.
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
leased when the battery is being charged. Al-
ways keep lit cigarettes, flames, sparks and
fire far from the battery. Never use a mobile
telephone when connecting and removing the
jump leads.
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Charge the battery only in well ventilated
areas given that when the battery is charged
by outside assistance, it creates a mix of
highly explosive gases.
Jump leads should never enter into contact
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with moving parts in the engine compart-
ment.
Never switch the positive and negative
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poles or connect the jump leads incorrectly.
Note the instruction manual provided by
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2
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the manufacturer of the jump leads.
CAUTION
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
electrical system, note the following careful-
ly:
If the jump leads are incorrectly connected,
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this could result in a short circuit.
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The vehicles must not touch each other,
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.
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