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.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
See also:
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp ...
Stowing cargo
▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as low
as possible, ideally directly behind the cargo
area separating wall.
▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure e ...
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its oper ...