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Self-help, Vehicle Care
z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage
(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be
considerably less than that of the
discharged battery. Voltage and
capacity information can be found on
the batteries.
Starting the engine with jump
leads 3
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be
started usingjump leads andthe batteryof
another vehicle.
Attempts to start the vehicle should be
made at intervals of one minute and
should not last longer than 15 seconds.
z Use jump leads with insulated terminals
and a cross section of at least 16 mm2
(25 mm2 for diesel engines).
9 Warning
z Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
Be extremely careful when starting with
jump leads. Any deviation from the
following instructions can lead to injuries
or damage caused by battery explosion
or damage to the elec trical sy stems of
both vehicles.
z Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
z Do notlean over the battery during jump
starting.
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z Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
z Do not allowthe terminals of one lead to
touch those of the other lead.
z A discharged battery can freeze at a
temperature of approx. 0 °C. Always
thaw a frozen battery in a warm room
before connecting jump leads.
z Do not touch the vehicles while jump
starting.
z Apply handbrake. M anual transmission
in neutral (Easytronic 3 in position N).
z Do not allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause injuries
and damage in the event of direct
contact.
z Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
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