Mini CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 294

MOBILITY
Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The
voltage information can be found on the
battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting
vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical components in
both vehicles.
Jump-start terminals
The jump-start terminal in the engine com-
partment, refer to page 273, acts as the
positive battery terminal.
Open the lid of the jump-start terminal.
The body ground or a special connection on
the body in the engine compartment, refer
to page 273, acts as the negative battery
terminal.
Connecting the cables
To prevent personal injury or damage to
both vehicles, adhere strictly to the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Pull off the cover cap of the jump-start
terminal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the posi-
tive jumper cable to the positive battery
terminal, or to the corresponding jump-
start terminal of the vehicle providing
assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other
end of the cable to the positive battery
terminal, or to the corresponding jump-
start terminal of the vehicle to be
started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the nega-
tive jumper cable to the negative bat-
tery terminal, or to the corresponding
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engine or body ground of assisting vehi-
cle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative battery terminal, or to the cor-
responding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to
be started in the usual way.
If the first attempt to start the engine is
not successful, wait a few minutes be-
fore making another attempt in order to
allow the discharged battery to re-
charge.
3. Let both engines run for several mi-
nutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re-
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems
activated. There is a risk of accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
prior to tow-starting/towing.