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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a donor battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
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The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a donor battery or a jump-starting device.
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you may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system are cold.
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All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion battery: do not start the engine if the battery
is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
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Jump-starting may be performed only using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
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Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
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If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.
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Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
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The jumper cables are not damaged.
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Bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery.
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The jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts that can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
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Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
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Shift the transmission to position j.
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Make sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position g in the ignition lock and remove it
(Y page 131).
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Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
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Open the hood.
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Right-hand-drive vehicle: the jump-starting connection points may be located on the other
side of the vehicle.
Position number C identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
Jump-starting
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Breakdown assistance
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