Removing the jump leads
Engine oil
Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch
off the dipped beam headlights if they are
switched on.
Troubleshooting
Turn on the ventilation and heating system fan
or the air conditioning and the vehicle's rear
window defogger with the vehicle's 12 V bat-
tery discharged, to reduce voltage spikes when
disconnecting the cables.
Warning lamps and text messages may light up
and be displayed on the instrument cluster dis-
play. In addition, acoustic signals may be soun-
ded.
Disconnect the starting auxiliary cable with the
engine running only in the sequence
D – C – B – A → Fig. 27.
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop driving!
If applicable, close the battery cover.
Switch off the engine.
Go to a Volkswagen Dealership or a specialized
company and have the vehicle's 12 V battery
checked.
Check the engine oil and refill if necessary.
If the warning light remains lit and the oil level is
suitable, do not drive on or keep the engine run-
ning. The engine could otherwise be damaged.
Seek out assistance from an authorised
WARNING
Always wear protective glasses and gloves
and never lean over the 12 V vehicle battery.
Volkswagen repairer immediately.
Attach the connector cables in the correct
order – the positive cable first, followed by
the negative.
Central warning lamp
Never connect the negative cable to parts of
the fuel system or to the brake hoses.
and
On: engine oil pressure too low.
Stop driving! Switch off the engine. Check
the engine oil and refill if necessary. If the
warning light remains lit and the oil level is
suitable, do not drive on or keep the en-
gine running. The engine could otherwise
be damaged. Seek out assistance from an
authorised Volkswagen repairer immedi-
ately.
Non-insulated parts of the clamps on the
poles must not come into contact with each
other. Additionally, the jump lead attached
to the positive terminal of the 12 V vehicle
batteryl must not touch metal parts of the
vehicle.
Vehicles with a battery in the engine com-
partment: check the vehicle's 12 V battery
display, if necessary, use a flashlight. If the
display is light yellow or colourless, do not
jump start the vehicle. Seek expert assis-
tance.
Fill up with engine oil. Engine oil level too
low. Switch off the engine. Check en-
gine oil level.
and
Central warning lamp
Avoid electrostatic discharges in the vicinity
of the 12 V vehicle battery. The detonating
gas escaping from the 12 V vehicle battery
can ignite due to the formation of sparks.
Check oil level. Engine oil level too low.
Switch off the engine. Check engine oil
level.
On: Engine oil level very low. Switch off
the engine. Check engine oil level.
Flashing: engine oil system damaged.
Seek out assistance from an authorised
Volkswagen repairer immediately.
and
and
and
Never use jump starting to start the engine if
the 12V vehicle battery is damaged, frozen
or has defrosted.
NOTICE
After carrying out the starting assistance, imme-
diately go to a Volkswagen Dealership or a speci-
alized company and have the vehicle's 12 V bat-
tery checked.
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