Preparation

1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle.
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power consumers in both vehicles.

There must not be any contact between Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there is a danger of shorting.◀

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