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Jump-lead starting a fro-
WARNING
zen or damaged battery
When jump-lead starting a frozen or damaged bat-
tery, there is a danger of explosion and chemical
burns.
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Never perform jump-lead starting on a frozen or
damaged battery.
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It is important to thaw out a frozen battery be-
fore connecting jumper cables.
Corrosive battery acid
CAUTION
Lead batteries contain highly caustic battery acid
that can cause damage on contact with skin or cloth-
ing.
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Wear protective gloves and goggles.
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To prevent acid from leaking out, do not tip the
battery.
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If battery acid contacts the eyes or skin: Rinse
with cold water for several minutes.
Jump starting
Fig. 173: Battery terminals
A
Positive terminal +
B
Ground point –
Jump starting
1. Open front hood.
g Refer to chapter "Emergency unlocking of the
luggage compartment lid" on page 35.
2. Remove cover in front luggage compartment.
g Refer to chapter "Removing and stowing tire
sealant, tool box and equipment for roadside as-
sistance" on page 189.
3. Connect the red positive cable to the positive
terminal A of the discharged battery.
4. Connect the red positive cable to the positive
terminal of the donor battery.
5. Connect the black negative cable to the negative
terminal of the donor battery.
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6. Connect the black negative cable to the ground
point B. Never connect the black negative cable
directly to the battery.
7. Run the engine of the donor vehicle at a higher
engine speed.
8. Start engine. An attempted start using jumper
cables should not last more than 15 seconds,
then wait for at least one minute.
9. With engine running: First, disconnect the black
negative cable from the ground point B, then
from the negative terminal on the donor battery.
10. With engine running: First, disconnect the red
positive cable from the positive terminal on the
donor battery, then from the positive terminal A
on the discharged battery.
Replace the battery
Based on the data on the battery housing, it is not
possible to specify a comparable battery that meets
all the specific requirements of Porsche.
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The battery should only be removed and installed
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Only use an AGM technology (Absorbent Glass
Mat) battery that meets the specific vehicle re-
quirements as a replacement. Porsche recom-
mends an original Porsche battery.
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Follow the disposal instructions for batteries.
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A new battery must be initialized in the control
unit after installation.
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer. Porsche rec-
ommends an authorized Porsche dealer, as they
have trained technicians and the required parts
and tools.
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