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Using jumper cables
Fig. 211 Diagram for attaching the jumper cables: Dead battery 1 and booster battery 2.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The dead battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system.
Make certain that the vehicles are not touching each other. Otherwise, electric current could flow as
soon as the positive terminals (+) are connected. Use longer jumper cables if necessary.
The clamps on the jumper cables must have good contact to bare metal on the battery terminals.
If the engine does not start, stop the process after 10 seconds and repeat after about one minute.
The procedure for attaching and for removing the jumper cables is described below. Perform each of
the following steps only in the order described, which follow the letters shown in the illustration
⇒ 
fig. 211 A – B – C – D.
Attaching the jumper cables
1. Switch off the ignition in both vehicles.
2. If necessary, open the battery cover in the engine compartment ⇒  12 Volt vehicle battery.
3. Attach one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal
(+) of the dead battery (1) ⇒  .
4. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal (+) of the good battery
(booster battery) (2).
5. Attach one end of the black jumper cable to the negative terminal
(–) of the booster battery:
Battery
(2) ⇒ fig. 211.
6. Attach the other end of the black jumper cable
(3) to a bare metal part of the vehicle with the
dead battery. This part should be connected directly to the engine block. You may also attach the
cable to the engine block itself. Attach the clamp to a point that is as far away as possible from the
dead battery (1) ⇒  .
7. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine
compartment of either vehicle.
Starting the engine
Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery that is providing help and let it run at idle
speed.
Turn the ignition of the vehicle with the dead battery. If the engine starts, wait 2 to 3 minutes until it
“runs smoothly” before removing the jumper cables as described below ⇒  . If the engine does not
start within about 10 seconds, turn off the ignition and wait at least one minute; then try again.
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