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 being started in the usual way.

If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.

3. Let both engines run for several minutes.

4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

    See also:

    Connecting electrical devices
    Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 Wa ...

    Instrument cluster, electronic displays
    1 Symbols and messages, e.g., warnings 2 Range 3 Computer 4 Navigation display Service display 5 Selection list, e.g., radio 6 Transmission displays ...

    Displays in the instrument cluster
    Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster indicates whether the system is switched on. Desired speed ► The marking lights up ...