2703-1. CONTROLS
cal devices when standby state or
drive-ready state is switched on.
The total load of all sockets must
not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
To avoid damage to the socket, do
not insert an incompatible plug.
Pull off the cover.
*: if equipped
Open the cover.
Please comply with the notes on
connecting mobile devices to the
USB port in the chapter on USB
connections, see page 83.
General
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
Devices and cables, for example port-
able navigation devices, that are located in the deployment range of
the airbags may impede airbag
deployment or be flung around the vehicle interior when the airbag is
deployed. There is a danger of injury.
Make sure that devices and cables are not in the deployment range of the
airbags.
NOTICE
Battery chargers for the vehicle bat- tery may operate with high voltages
and high currents which can overload
or damage the 12-volt on-board net- work. There is a danger of damage to
property. Only connect battery charg-
ers for the vehicle battery to the jump-starting connections in the
engine compartment.
NOTICE
If metallic objects fall into the socket,
they can cause a short circuit. There
is a danger of damage to property.
After using the socket, put the socket cover back on.
Centre console
Boot*
USB port
General
3585-1. MOBILITY
3Switch off any power consumers
in both vehicles.
The jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment serves as the
battery positive terminal.
A special connection on the body
serves as the negative battery ter-
minal in the engine compartment.
For further information:
Overview of the engine compart-
ment, see page 320.
Open the lid of the positive battery
terminal.
Before starting, switch off all unnec-
essary power consumers, for
example the radio, on both vehi-
cles.
1 Open the cover of the
jump-starting connection.
2 Connect a terminal clamp on the
positive/+ jump lead to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery or the
corresponding jump-starting
connection on the donor vehicle.
3 Connect the second terminal
clamp to the battery's positive
terminal or to the corresponding
jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.
4 Connect a terminal clamp on the
negative/– jump lead to the neg-
ative terminal of the battery or
the corresponding engine or
body earth connection on the
donor vehicle.
5 Connect the second terminal
clamp to the negative terminal of
the battery or to a corresponding
engine or body earth connection
on the vehicle to be started.
Do not use spray products sold as
starting aids.
1 Start the engine of the donor
vehicle and allow it to run for a
few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.
2 Start the engine of the vehicle to
be started as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine
fails, wait several minutes until the dis-
charged battery has been recharged somewhat.
3 Allow both engines to run for a
few minutes.
4 Disconnect the jump leads in
reverse order to connection.
Check the battery and have it
recharged if necessary.
Jump-starting connections
Connecting the cables
Starting the engine
