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Starting aid terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine com-
partment acts as the battery's positive ter-
minal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
To prevent personal injury or damage to
both vehicles, adhere strictly to the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Pull off the lid of the starting aid termi-
nal.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the posi-
tive jumper cable to the positive termi-
nal of the battery, or to the correspond-
ing starting aid terminal of the vehicle
providing assistance.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other
end of the cable to the positive terminal
of the battery, or to the corresponding
starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be
started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the nega-
tive jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery, or to the correspond-
ing engine or body ground of assisting
vehicle.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to
the corresponding engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to
be started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before mak-
ing another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several mi-
nutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re-
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems
activated. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
prior to tow-starting/towing.
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