Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀

The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery's positive terminal.
Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the tab.

The body ground or a special nut acts as the negative terminal.
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Customer Relations
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Audio playback
Selecting a track using the buttonPress the
button for the appropriate direction as often as
necessary until the desired track is reached.
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Snap-in adapter
Installation locationIn the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, ...
