Have the vehicle checked by an authorized
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Jump-starting
Principle
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using the battery
on another vehicle and two jumper cables.
Only use jumper cables with fully insulated
clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not touch any compo-
nents that are under voltage.
Warning
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, spark formation may oc-
cur. There is a risk of injury. Pay attention
to the correct order during connection.
Warning
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur
while jump-starting. There is a risk of in-
jury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that no body contact occurs.
Preparation
1. Check whether the vehicle battery of the
other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts.
The voltage information can be found on
the vehicle battery.
2. Switch off the engine on the donor vehi-
cle.
3. Switch off any power consumers in both
vehicles.
Jump-start terminals
The jump-start terminals are located in the
engine compartment.
Open the covers of the jump-start terminals.
Additional information:
For an overview, refer to page 315.
Connecting jumper cables
Before starting, turn off all unnecessary
electronic systems/components, e.g., radio,
on the donor and receiver vehicles.
1. Open the lid 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 second terminal clamp to the
positive battery terminal, or to the cor-
responding jump-start terminal, of the
vehicle being started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the neg-
ative jumper cable to the negative bat-
tery terminal, or to the corresponding
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/body ground, of the
vehicle being started.
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