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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All standard, country-specific and optional
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Display
The driving distance or the time
to the next service is displayed
briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements
can be read out from the remote control
by th ...
