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228Vehicle care● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehiclebatteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
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258IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 188
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........90
Airbag deactivation ................48, 91
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 130
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................231
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............113
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............140
Autostop ............................... 95, 135
B Battery discharge protection ......121
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 189
Brake and clutch fluid .................235
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 193
Brakes ............................... 148, 193
Breakdown.................................. 229
Bulb replacement ....................... 196
C Capacities .................................. 249
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 203
Changing tyre and wheel size ...216
Charging system .......................... 91
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 152
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............122
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 102
Collision damage repair ..............254
Colour-Info-Display .....................100
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262Upholstery.................................. 233
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 193
Vehicle checks............................ 189 Vehicle data ................................ 239
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 256
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 248
Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 209
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 188
Vehicle tools ............................... 209
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 246
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................223
Wheel covers ............................. 217Wheels and tyres .......................210
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 210
Wiper blade replacement ..........195
X Xenon headlights .......................199
Xenon lighting system ................115