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Jump start: description
Connection diagram.
Fig. 41
Jump lead terminal connections
The jump leads should only be connected
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following the order
Fig. 41
1. > 2. > 3. > 4.
Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
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Connect one end of the red jump lead to
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the positive + terminal of the vehicle with the
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flat battery
Fig.
41.
A
Connect the other end of the red jump lead
●
to the positive terminal + in the vehicle provid-
ing assistance
.
B
Self-help
Connect one end of the black jump lead
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, to a suitable earth terminal, to a piece of
C
solid metal that is bolted to the crankcase or
to the crankcase of the vehicle itself that sup-
plies the power.
Connect the other end of the black jump
●
lead
, in to the vehicle with the discharged
C
battery, to a piece of solid metal that is bol-
ted to the crankcase or to the crankcase itself
but as far a possible from the battery
not connect the black jump lead to the nega-
tive pole – of the 12-volt battery. If it is con-
nected, this may cause an erroneous evalua-
tion of the state of the battery inside the elec-
tronic system of the vehicle.
Position the leads in such a way that they
●
cannot come into contact with any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Make sure the battery clamps have sufficient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery ter-
minals.
Starting
Start the engine of the vehicle with the
●
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.
boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
Connect the vehicle's drive system with the
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discharged 12-volt battery.
Removing the jump leads
Before you remove the jump leads, switch
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off the dipped beam headlights if they are
switched on.
When the engine is running, disconnect the
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leads in reverse order to the details given
above.
If the engine fails to start after about 10 sec-
onds, switch off the starter and try again after
about 1 minute.
WARNING
Please note the safety warnings referring
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. Do
A
to working in the engine compartment
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page
176.
The battery providing assistance must
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have the same voltage as the flat battery
(12V) and approximately the same capaci-
ty (see imprint on battery). Failure to com-
ply could result in an explosion.
If one of the batteries is frozen, do not at-
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tempt to start the engine with the jump
leads, as this may cause an explosion. Even
after the battery has thawed, battery acid
could leak and cause chemical burns. If a
battery freezes, it should be replaced.
Keep sparks, flames and lighted ciga-
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rettes away from batteries, danger of ex-
plosion. Failure to comply could result in an
explosion.
Observe the instructions provided by the
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manufacturer of the jump leads.
Do not connect the negative cable from
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the other vehicle directly to the negative
terminal of the flat battery. The gas emit-
ted from the battery could be ignited by
sparks. Danger of explosion.
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