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When charging: start the charging process.
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When jump-starting: let the engines run for
X
a few minutes.
When jump-starting: before disconnecting
X
the jump leads, switch on an electrical con-
sumer of your own vehicle e.g. the rear win-
dow heating or the lights.
When the jump-start/charging process is com-
plete:
first, remove the jump leads/charging cables
X
from earth point : and negative terminal of
the battery of another vehicle, then from pos-
itive terminal = and positive terminal of the
battery of another vehicle. Each time, begin at
the contacts on your own vehicle first.
The jump-starting connection point cover is
automatically returned forwards to its original
position by the spring force and the jump-
starting connection point is covered.
Further information on jump-starting may be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Towing or tow-starting
Towing the vehicle
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WARNING
Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not
available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning
the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical
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system is malfunctioning.
If your vehicle is towed, significantly greater
force may be required to steer the vehicle or
to brake. There is a risk of an accident.
In such circumstances, use a towing bar.
Make sure that the steering is moving freely
before towing.
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi-
cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when towing
with a tow rope or a towing bar.
Towing or tow-starting
If a vehicle needs to be towed or tow started, its
weight should not be greater than the permissi-
ble gross weight of the towing vehicle.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
towing eye may be torn off
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car/trailer combination may swerve or
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even overturn
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
!
Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the towing
eye or trailer tow hitch only. The vehicle may
otherwise be damaged.
!
When recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck, pull it as smoothly and evenly as pos-
sible. If the tractive power is too high, the
vehicles could be damaged.
!
Pull away smoothly when towing away or
tow-starting a vehicle. If the tractive power is
too high, the vehicles could be damaged.
!
You may tow the vehicle for a maximum of
50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must not
be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
Observe the values for the permissible gross
weight on the vehicle identification plate
(
page 221).
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Permissible towing methods for vehicles with-
out four-wheel drive or with deactivated four-
wheel drive
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