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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.
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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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