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:
External temperature
External temperature warning
If the display drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even ...
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator
and let the vehicle roll.
The flo ...
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the following
situations:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During tr ...
