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Jump starting

Introduction to the topic

If the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated because the 12-volt vehicle battery is

discharged, you can use the 12-volt vehicle battery in another vehicle to activate the vehicle’s

drive system.

Suitable jump leads are needed for jump starting.

Cable cross-section for the jump leads:

—For vehicles with an electric drive at least 25 mm2

WARNING

Using the jump leads incorrectly or completing the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause

the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode, which can lead to severe injuries. Please note the

following in order to reduce the risk of the 12-volt vehicle battery exploding:

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All work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical

burns, fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety information before

carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery (→ 12-volt vehicle battery,

Introduction/General information).

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The vehicle battery providing assistance must have the same voltage (12 volts) and

approximately the same capacity as the flat 12-volt vehicle battery (see label on battery).

Never charge a 12-volt vehicle battery which is frozen or has been frozen. Discharged 12-

volt vehicle batteries can already freeze at temperatures of around 0°C (+32°F).

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The 12-volt vehicle battery must be replaced if it is frozen or has ever been frozen.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is jump

started. Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the 12-volt

vehicle battery. Never use a mobile telephone when the jump leads are being connected or

disconnected.

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Position the jump leads so that they never come into contact with any moving parts in the

engine compartment.

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Never confuse the negative and positive terminals or connect the jump leads incorrectly.

Observe the jump lead manufacturer's instructions.

NOTICE

Please note the following in order to avoid considerable damage to the vehicle electrical

system:

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A short circuit can be caused if the jump leads are wrongly connected.

The vehicles must not touch each other, as any contact could mean that electricity could

flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.

Jump lead connection point (earth connection)

Fig. 1 In the engine compartment: jump lead connection point (earth connection).

There is a jump lead connection point – (earth connection) in the engine compartment for

connecting the black jump lead → Fig. 1 .

The vehicle can only be jump started via this jump lead connection point (earth connection).

Jump starting the vehicle

Fig. 1 How to connect the jump leads.

Key to Fig. 1 :

Vehicle with discharged 12-volt vehicle battery that is being jump-started.

Vehicle with 12-volt vehicle battery that is supplying power and jump-starting the other

vehicle.

Suitable earth connection: preferably the jump lead connection point (earth connection), a

solid metal part which is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or the cylinder block itself.

The discharged 12-volt vehicle battery must be properly connected to the vehicle electrical

system.

The vehicles must not be touching each other. Otherwise electricity could flow as soon as the

positive terminals are connected.

Ensure that the battery clamps have good metal-to-metal contact with the battery terminals.

If the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated, stop the procedure and repeat it after

approximately one minute.

Please contact an expert if the vehicle’s drive system still cannot be activated.

Attaching the jump leads

The jump leads should be connected only in the order A – B – C – D → Fig. 1 .

The black jump lead should never be connected to the negative terminal – on the 12-volt vehicle

battery. Connecting the lead to the negative terminal can cause incorrect condition evaluation of

the 12-volt vehicle battery in the vehicle electronics.

—Switch off the ignition in both vehicles (→ Deactivating the vehicle’s drive system, Operation).

—Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal + of the vehicle battery with the

discharged 12-volt vehicle battery → Fig. 1 1 →

—Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal + of the vehicle battery

providing assistance → Fig. 1 2 .

—Connect one end of the black jump lead preferably to a suitable jump start connection point

(earth connection) or otherwise to a solid metal part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder

block, or to the cylinder block itself of the vehicle providing assistance → Fig. 1 3 .

—On the vehicle with the flat 12-volt battery, connect the other end of the black jump lead

preferably to the jump lead connection point (earth connection), or otherwise to a solid metal

part that is securely bolted onto the cylinder block, or to the cylinder block itself → Fig. 1

→

—Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in

the engine compartment.

Activating the vehicle’s drive system

—Start the engine of the vehicle that is supplying power and let it run at idle, and start the

ignition in the electric vehicle.

—Activate the electric drive on the vehicle with the discharged 12-volt vehicle battery.

Please contact an expert if the vehicle’s drive system cannot be activated.

Removing the jump leads

—Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights if they are

switched on.

—When the engines are running, the jump leads should be removed only in the order D – C – B –

A → Fig. 1 .

—Close the battery cover as required.

—Go to a qualified workshop without delay and have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked.

WARNING

Jump starting the vehicle incorrectly can cause the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode, which

can lead to serious injuries. Please note the following in order to reduce the risk of the 12-volt

vehicle battery exploding:

●

All work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical

burns, fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety information before

carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery (→ 12-volt vehicle battery,

Introduction/General information).

●

Always wear suitable eye protection and gloves and never lean over the 12-volt vehicle

battery.

Attach the connecting cables in the correct order – the positive cable first, followed by the

negative cable.

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Never connect the negative cable to parts of the high-voltage system or to the brake lines.

The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to touch each other. The

jump lead attached to the positive terminal on the 12-volt vehicle battery must not touch

electrically conductive parts of the vehicle.

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Check the battery window on the 12-volt vehicle battery, using a torch if necessary. If it is

light yellow or colourless, do not jump start the vehicle. Seek expert assistance.

Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the 12-volt vehicle battery. The explosive gas

emitted from the 12-volt vehicle battery could be ignited by sparks.

Do not use jump leads if the 12-volt vehicle battery is damaged or if it is frozen or has been

frozen.

NOTICE

Once the vehicle has been successfully jump-started, go to a qualified workshop and have the

12-volt vehicle battery checked.

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