Emergencies
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged battery, the battery can be connec-
ted to the battery of another vehicle to start
the engine.
Jump start: description
CAUTION
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Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers
could scratch the glass.
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If products containing solvents, rough
Jump leads must comply with standard DIN
72553 (see cable manufacturer's instruc-
tions). The wire cross section must be at
least 25 mm2 for petrol engines and at least
35 mm2 for diesel engines.
sponges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
●
Never use fuel, nail varnish remover,
paint thinner or similar products to clean
the windows.
Note
●
In icy conditions, always check that the
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The vehicles must not touch each other,
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it
may help to leave the vehicle parked with
otherwise electricity could flow as soon as
the positive terminals are connected.
the wipers in service position page 52 .
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The discharged battery must be properly
connected to the on-board network.
CAUTION
●
To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
Fig. 46 Diagram of connections for vehi-
cles with Start-Stop system.
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
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Before driving, always lower the wiper
Jump lead terminal connections
arms.
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles
.
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2. Connect one end of the red jump lead
Jump start
+
to the positive
terminal of the vehicle
A
with the flat battery
.
Jump leads
3. Connect the other end of the red jump
+
lead to the positive terminal
vehicle providing assistance
in the
.
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
cross section.
B
4. Connect one end of the black jump lead
C
to a suitable ground terminal, to a
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