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Check after 10 minutes of driving
Check the tyre pressure after 10 minutes of
driving!
If the tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar
(18.8 psi/130 kPa):
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be suffi-
–
ciently filled using the tyre repair kit.
See professional assistance.
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If the tyre pressure is greater than 1.3 bar
(18.8 psi/130 kPa):
Correct the tyre pressure again to the cor-
–
rect value (see inside of the fuel tank flap).
Carefully drive to the nearest specialised
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workshop at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph).
Jump-starting
Introduction
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine. Suitable jump leads are required.
Both batteries need to have nominal voltage
of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the back-up bat-
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tery should not be notably less than the
drained battery.
Jump leads
The jump leads must be heavy enough to car-
ry the starter current and must be fitted with
insulated battery clamps. Refer to the instruc-
tions given by the manufacturer.
Positive cable – usually red
Negative cable – usually black
WARNING
●
A flat battery can also freeze at tempera-
tures slightly below to 0 °C (32 °F). Do not at-
tempt to start the vehicle with a frozen bat-
tery. Risk of explosion!
Please note the safety warnings referring to
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working in the engine compartment
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The non-insulated parts of the battery
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clamps must not be allowed to touch. Addi-
tionally, the jump lead attached to the posi-
tive battery terminal must not touch metal
parts of the vehicle. Risk of short circuit!
Do not connect the negative lead to the
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negative terminal of the discharged battery.
In the event of sparks when starting the en-
gine, the explosive gas given off by the bat-
tery could catch fire.
Position the jump leads in such a way that
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they cannot come into contact with any mov-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
Do not bend over the battery. Risk of acid
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burns!
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The screw plugs on the battery cells must
be screwed in firmly.
Keep sources of fire (flames, lit cigarettes,
●
etc.) away from the battery. - Risk of explo-
sion!
Never use the jump leads on batteries in
●
which the electrolyte level is too low. Risk of
explosion and acid burns.
Note
●
The vehicles must not touch each other, as
electricity could flow as soon as the positive
terminals are connected.
The discharged battery must be properly
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connected to the vehicle electrical system.
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The jump leads should be checked in a spe-
cialist vehicle battery shop.
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