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Miscellaneous situations
NOTICE
●
Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could
scr
atch the glass.
●
If products containing solvents, rough
sponges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
●
Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dows.
●
In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››page312.
NOTICE
●
To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only l
eave them in the service
position.
●
Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms.
Jump start
Introduction
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged 12-volt battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to
start the engine.
Jump leads complying with the DIN 7
2553
standard are needed for starting (see cable
manufacturer's instructions). The wire cross
section must be at least 25 mm
2
for petrol en-
gines and at least 35 mm
2
for diesel engines.
NOTICE
To avoid considerable damage to the vehicle
el
ectrical system, note the following care-
fully:
●
If the jump leads are connected incor-
rectly, a short circuit may occur.
●
Use only jump leads with fully insulated
clamps.
●
Do not allow the vehicles to come into con-
tact with each other, otherwise current may
start to flow as soon as the positive poles are
connected.
Jump start: description
Fig.209 Diagr
am of connections for vehicles
without Start Stop system
Fig.210 Diagr
am of connections for vehicles
with Start Stop system
The discharged battery must be properly con-
nect
ed to the on-board network.
Make sure the battery clamps have sucient
metal-to-metal contact with the battery termi-
nals.
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