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Only use jumper cables that have a suffi-
cient cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
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If the battery is fully discharged, attach the
battery of another vehicle for a few minutes
before attempting to start. This charges the
empty battery a little.
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Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
Make sure that:
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the jumper cables are not damaged.
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bare parts of the terminal clamps do not
come into contact with other metal parts
while the jumper cables are connected to
the battery.
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the jumper cables cannot come into con-
tact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or
the fan. These parts move when the engine
is started and while it is running.
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Jumper cables and further information
regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop.
Before connecting the jumper cables
On vehicles with a battery main switch, check
whether the battery main switch is switched
on (Y page 137).
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Apply the parking brake.
X
Move the selector lever of the automatic
transmission to position P.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g.
audio equipment, blower.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it (Y page 138).
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Open the hood (Y page 248).
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
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the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
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there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
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the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
over.
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.
Information on the gross vehicle weight can
be found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 316).
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Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
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