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Self-help
Connect the leads in the order shown in the
picture:
1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to
the positive terminal 1 of the battery
providing the jump start (identified by
"+" sign on battery case or terminal).
2. Connect the other end of this lead to the
jump start terminal 2 of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
3. Connect the first end of the other jump
lead to the negative terminal 3 of the
battery providing the start ("-" sign).
4. Connect the other end of the second
jump lead 4 to ground on the other
vehicle, e.g. engine block.
z Do not connect leads to negative
terminal of discharged battery!
z The connection point should be as far
away from the discharged battery as
possible.
z Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
z The engine of the vehicle providing the
jump start can be allowed to run during
starting. Attempts to start the engine of
the vehicle with the discharged battery
should be made at intervals of one
minute and should not last longer than
15 seconds. After starting, allow both
engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with
the leads still connected.
z Reverse above sequence exactly when
removing leads.
Fuel cut-off device - see page 91.
Towing the vehicle
Screw the front towing eye (stowed in the
tool kit) fully into the front towing point.
Attach the tow rope 3 - or better still, a tow
rod 3 - to the front towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
9
Warning
Never lift the vehicle using the front
towing eye!
Place the gearshift lever in the neutral
position. Switch on the ignition to release
the steering column lock and to permit the
operation of the brake lights, horn and
windscreen wiper.