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230 Vehicle care ● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the jump starting process. ● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatic transmission in P. Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle batteries. 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster battery. 2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. 3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster battery. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point of your vehicle in the engine compartment. Route the leads so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment. 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump. 2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be made for no longer than 15 seconds at an interval of one minute. 3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the leads connected. 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Towing Towing the vehicle Remove the cap. vehicle tools 3 217. |