Owners Manual

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Then, use other positive terminal
clamp : of the jumper cable to turn the
red protective cap of the jump-starting
connection point clockwise and slide it
back and connect positive terminal
clamp : to positive terminal A of the
jump-starting connection point.
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Do not connect the jumper cable to the
additional battery in the engine
compartment. The additional battery is not
suitable for jump-starting operations.
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Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling
speed.
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First, connect the negative terminal clamps
of the jumper cable to negative terminal
= of the donor battery and then to ground
contact ? of your own vehicle.
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Start the engine.
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You can now switch electrical consumers
back on but do not switch on the lights.
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First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from ground
contact ? and then from negative terminal
= of the donor battery.
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First disconnect the positive terminal
clamps of the jumper cable from positive
terminal A of the jump-starting
connection point and then from positive
terminal ; of the donor battery.
The red protective cap springs back to its
initial position when positive terminal
clamp : is removed from the jump-
starting connection point.
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Place the cover on positive terminal ; of
the donor battery.
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You can now switch the lights on.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tow-starting
You cannot tow-start your vehicle, as it has
an automatic transmission.
Towing
General notes
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WARNING
Tow the vehicle using a rigid towing bar if:
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the engine is not running.
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the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical
system is malfunctioning.
There is no power assistance for the steering
and braking when the engine is not running.
You must then use significantly greater force
to steer the vehicle and brake.
Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot
be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is
then locked and it will not be possible to steer
the vehicle.
When towing another vehicle, its weight
should not be greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle.
Observe national regulations when towing.
It is preferable to have the vehicle
transported on a transporter or trailer instead
of towing it. When towing the vehicle, use a
rigid towing bar.
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Only secure the tow cable or tow bar to
the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
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Before towing, deactivate the automatic
locking while driving function (Y page 57).
You could otherwise lock yourself out of the
vehicle when pushing or towing away the
vehicle.
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Do not exceed a towing speed of
31 mph (50 km/h). You could otherwise
damage the transmission.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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For a towing distance of up to 30 miles
(50 km), move the selector lever to position
N.
Jump starting, tow-starting and towing away
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Practical advice
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