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Anti-theft wheel bolt adapter. Always carry

the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle with

the on-board tool. The wheel bolts protec-

tion code number is engraved on the front

part of the adapter. With this number it is

possible to acquire a new replacement

adapter in case of loss of the original one.

Write the wheel bolts protection code num-

ber down and keep it separately in the vehi-

cle

The assistance providing vehicle's battery

must be of the same voltage as the dis-

charged vehicle battery (12-volt) and be ap-

proximately of the same capacity (see im-

print on battery).

Never charge a frozen or defrosted vehicle

battery. A discharged vehicle battery can

even freeze at temperatures of around 0° C

(+32° F).

The battery should be replaced if it has fro-

zen or defrosted.

Wire hook for removing center caps or wheel

bolt protections.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given

off when jump starting the vehicle battery.

Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit

cigarettes away from the vehicle battery.

Never use a mobile telephone when the

jump leads are being connected or discon-

nected.

Carry out jack maintenance

Typically, the jack does not have maintenance cy-

cles. If necessary, lubricate the jack with univer-

sal grease.

Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated

space as the battery emits a highly explosive

mixture of gases when the vehicle is being

jump started.

Jump starting

Position the jump leads so that they never

come into contact with any moving parts in

the engine compartment.

Introduction

Never confuse the negative and positive ter-

minals or connect the jump leads incorrectly.

If the engine fails to start because of a dis-

charged 12 V vehicle battery, it is possible to use

another 12V battery from another vehicle to

jump start the engine.

Observe the jump lead manufacturer's in-

structions.

The discharged vehicle battery must be properly

connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

NOTICE

Please note the following in order to avoid con-

siderable damage to the vehicle electrical sys-

tem:

The jump leads must have sufficient length to

ensure proper distance between the vehicles.

WARNING

short circuit can be caused if the jump leads

are connected incorrectly.

Using the jump leads incorrectly or completing

the jump start procedure incorrectly can cause

the battery to explode, which can lead to se-

vere injuries. Please note the following points

in order to reduce the risk of the battery ex-

ploding:

The vehicles must not touch each other, other-

wise electricity could flow as soon as the posi-

tive terminals are connected.

All work on the vehicle battery and the elec-

trical system can cause serious chemical

burns, fire and electric shocks. Always read

the warnings and safety information before

carrying out any kind of work on the vehicle

battery.

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Jump starting point (grounding

point)

Perform the jump starting

procedure

Please refer to and at the start of the

chapter on page 24.

Please refer to and at the start of the

chapter on page 24.

Fig. 23 On the engine compartment: jump starting

point (grounding point) - (variant 1).

Fig. 25 Engine compartment: access to the positive

battery terminal.

Fig. 24 On the engine compartment: jump starting

point (grounding point) (variant 2)

Fig. 26 Jump lead attachment diagram: discharged

vehicle battery

ing assistance

and battery in the vehicle provid-

The jump starting point is available for vehicle

with Start-Stop System. For other versions, per-

form the starting aid as described in → page 25.

The jump starting point is available for vehicle

with Start-Stop System. For other versions, per-

form the starting aid as described below.

There is a jump starting point in the engine com-

partment – located on the interior wheel housing

on the engine side, to connect the black

→ Fig. 23 jump lead.

Key for→ Fig. 26:

Vehicle with discharged vehicle battery

which is getting jump starting assistance.

The jump starting point is not designed to jump

start other vehicles.

Vehicle with the current supplying battery

assisting jump starting.

Only jump start the vehicle (grounding point)

through this point.

Proper grounding point: jump starting point

(grounding point, when available) or a solid

metal part firmly bolted to the cylinder block.

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The discharged vehicle battery must be properly

connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

vehicle battery with the discharged battery.

This helps to minimise voltage peaks which are

generated when the leads are disconnected.

Make sure the battery clamps have good metal-

to-metal contact with the battery terminals.

Disconnect the jumper cable with the now

started engine running exactly in the connec-

tion reverse sequence 4 – 3 – 2 – 1.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

off the starter after about 10 seconds and try

again after about one minute.

Close the positive battery terminal cover.

WARNING

Attaching the jump leads

Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle

when connecting battery jump leads. In case

of electrical failure, airbags may be acciden-

tally engaged and cause severe or even fatal

injuries to vehicle occupants.

Connect the jumper cable strictly following the

sequence 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 → Fig. 26.

Switch off the ignition in both vehicles.

Open the positive pole cover, when available

on the vehicle. To open, press the lock in the

Always wear suitable eye protection and

never lean over the vehicle battery.

direction of the arrow → Fig. 25

the cover to the side, in the direction of the ar-

and move

Attach the connector cables in the correct

order – the positive cable first, followed by

the negative.

row

Connect one end of the red jump lead to the

positive terminal (+) of the vehicle with the

Never connect the negative cable to parts of

the fuel system or to the brake hose/pipe.

discharged battery → Fig. 26

→

Connect the other end of the red jumper lead

to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting

Non-insulated parts of the battery clamps

must not be allowed to touch. Additionally,

the jump lead attached to the positive vehi-

cle battery terminal must not touch metal

parts of the vehicle.

battery

Connect one end of the black jumper lead to

the negative terminal of the assistance supply-

ing battery

Check the window on the vehicle battery us-

ing a flashlight if necessary If the display is

light yellow or colourless, do not jump start

the vehicle. Seek expert assistance.

Connect the other end of the black jump lead

to the vehicle with the discharged battery

at the jump starting point (grounding point) or

to a metal part firmly bolted to the cylinder

Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity

of the vehicle battery. The gas emitted from

the vehicle battery could be ignited by

sparks.

block – but not near the battery

→

Position the leads in such a way that they can-

not come into contact with any moving parts

in the engine compartment.

Never use jump starting to start the engine if

the vehicle battery is damaged, frozen or has

defrosted.

Starting the engine

Start the engine of the vehicle which is provid-

ing assistance and let it run at idle.

NOTICE

Start the engine of the car with the discharged

vehicle battery and wait two to three minutes

until the engine is “running smoothly”.

Incorrectly attached jump leads could result in

substantial damages to the vehicle's electrical

system.

Removing the jump leads

Before disconnecting the jump leads, switch

off the dipped beam headlights if they are

switched on.

Turn on the air conditioning or heating and

fresh air system blowers and rear window

heater (not available in some versions) in the

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5. If the engine does not start immediately,

switch off the starter after about ten sec-

onds and try again after about one minute.

Perform the jump starting

procedure - Amarok

6. If the engine does not work, seek specialized

technical assistance.

Please refer to and at the start of the

chapter on page 24.

Connect the jump start cable (vehicles with a

12 V battery in the engine compartment)

Connect the jumper cable strictly following the

sequence A – B – C – D → Fig. 27.

Never connect the black jump starter cable to the

negative (–) pole of the 12 V vehicle battery. A

connection to the negative pole can lead to a

false assessment of the condition of the 12 V ve-

hicle battery among the vehicle's electronic com-

ponents.

Switch off the ignition in both vehicles.

If necessary, open the 12 V vehicle battery

cover in the engine compartment.

Fig. 27 Diagram for connecting the starting auxili-

ary cables (12 V vehicle battery in the engine com-

partment).

Connect one end of the red jump start cable A

to the positive (+) pole of the vehicle battery

with the 12 V vehicle battery discharged

→ Fig. 27

→

Vehicle with discharged vehicle 12 V battery

which is getting jump starting assistance.

Connect the other end of the red jumper lead

B to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting

battery → Fig. 27

Vehicle with a 12 V vehicle battery providing

current that helps with starting.

Connect one end of the black jumper lead C,

preferably, to a starting aid point (grounding

point), or to a solid metal part firmly screwed

to the engine block or to the vehicle's engine

block itself. which generates current → Fig. 27

Suitable grounding point: starting aid point

(grounding point, when available), a piece of

metal screwed securely to the engine block,

or the engine block itself.

Preparations

Connect the other end of the black jumper

lead D to the vehicle with the 12 V battery dis-

charged, preferably to a starting aid point

(grounding point), or to a solid piece of metal

screwed firmly to the block of the engine or on

1. The discharged 12 V vehicle battery must be

correctly connected to the vehicle's electrical

network.

2. If a 12 V vehicle battery with a battery in-

spection window is installed in the vehicle,

check the color of the battery inspection

window. If the battery inspection window is

light yellow or colorless, do not perform

starting assistance and contact a Volkswagen

Dealership.

the engine block itself → Fig. 27

→

Position the leads in such a way that they can-

not come into contact with any moving parts

in the engine compartment.

Start the engine

Start the engine of the vehicle which is provid-

ing assistance and let it neutral.

3. Ensure that vehicles do not touch each other.

Otherwise, current could already be circulat-

ing when the positive poles are connected.

Start the vehicle engine with the 12 V vehicle

battery discharged and wait two to three mi-

nutes until the engine “operates normally”.

4. Make sure there is sufficient metallic contact

between the clamps connected to the poles.

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