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Jump Starting
If the battery is discharged, the
engine can be started with jum per
cables (minimum cable cross section
is 25 mm2) and the (12 V) battery of
another vehicle. Proceed as follow s:
1. Turn key to steering lock position
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2. First connect jum per cables to the
positive battery terminals and then
to the negative terminals.
3. Start and run engine of jum per
vehicle at high idle.
4. Start engine of disabled vehicle in
the usual manner.
5. A fter the engine has started, first
remove jum per cables from the
negative battery term inals and
then from the positive terminals.
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Instructions:
A discharged battery can freeze at
approx. - 10° C /+ 14° F. In all cases
it m ust be thawed out before jum per
cables are used.
Warning!
Never lean over batteries while jump
starting.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow this fluid to come in contact
w ith eyes, skin, or clothing. In case it
does, immediately flush affected area
w ith water, if necessary seek medical
help.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and explo
sive. Keep flames or sparks away
from battery, i.e. im proper connection
of jum ber cables, cigarette sm oking,
etc..
Tow-starting and Towing the Vehicle
The front tow ing eye is located on the
RH side behind a flap and the rear
tow ing eye on the RH side below the
bumper.
Only tow -start vehicle with the battery
cables connected and the key in
steering lock position " 2" .
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