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Jump lead connection point (earth connectionyf
Fig. 215 In the engine compartment: jump start connection point (earth connectionyf.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
There is a jump lead connection point (earth connectionyfLQWKHHQJLQHFRPSDUWPHQWIRUFRQQHFWLQJ
the black jump lead ⇒ Fig. 215㊀.
The vehicle can be jump-started or be used to jump-start another vehicle only via this jump lead
connection point.
Jump lead connection point (positive terminalyf
Fig. 216 In the engine compartment underneath a cover: jump lead connection point (positive
terminalyf.
Using the jump leads incorrectly or completing the jump start procedure incorrectly can
cause the 12-volt vehicle battery to explode, which can lead to severe injuries. Please
observe the following in order to reduce the risk of the 12-volt vehicle battery exploding:
•All work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious
chemical burns, fire or electric shocks. Always read the warnings and safety
information before carrying out any kind of work on the 12-volt vehicle battery ⇒ 12-
volt vehicle battery.
•The vehicle battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat vehicle
battery (12 voltsyfDQGDSSUR[LPDWHO\WKHVDPHFDSDFLW\VHHODEHORQEDWWHU\\f.
•Never charge a 12-volt vehicle battery that is frozen or that has thawed. Discharged 12-
volt vehicle batteries can already freeze at temperatures of around 0°C (+32°Fyf.
•The 12-volt vehicle battery should be replaced if it is frozen or has thawed.
•A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is
jump started. Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the
12-volt vehicle battery. Never use a mobile telephone when the jump leads are being
connected or disconnected.
•Position the jump leads so that they never come into contact with any moving parts in
the engine compartment.
•Never confuse the negative and positive terminals or connect the jump leads
incorrectly.
•Observe the jump lead manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
Please note the following in order to avoid considerable damage to the vehicle electrical
system:
•A short circuit can be caused if the jump leads are wrongly connected.
•The vehicles must not touch each other, as any contact could mean that electricity
could flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected.
NOTICE