Position number
Cidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
X Lift up panel B.
X Slide cover Aof positive terminal :in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal :on your vehicle to positive terminal ;of second battery Cusing
the jump lead. Always begin with positive terminal :on your own vehicle.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal =of second battery Cto earth point ?of your vehicle using the
jump lead, connecting jump lead to second battery Cfirst.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes.
X First, remove the jump leads from earth point ?and negative terminal =, then from positive
terminal :and positive terminal ;. Each time, begin at the contacts on your own vehicle.
X Close cover Aof positive terminal :after removing the jump leads.
X Fold panel Bshut.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop. Towing away and tow-starting
Important safety notes
Hybrid vehicles: make sure that you read the
separate Owner's Manual. You could otherwise
fail to recognise dangers, e.g. due to high volt-
age. G
WARNING
Safety relevant functions are restricted or no
longer available if:
R the engine is not running
R the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning
R there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system 350
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