Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine on the donor vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an
increased idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel
engine: Let the donor vehicle's engine
run for approx. 10 minutes.
2. Start the engine on the vehicle to be
started as usual.
If the first attempt to start the engine
is not successful, wait a few minutes
before making another attempt in order
to allow the discharged battery to re-
charge.
3. Let both engines run for several mi-
nutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables again in
the reverse order.
Check the vehicle battery and recharge, if
needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Safety information
Warning
When towing while safety systems or
driver assistance systems are activated,
the behavior of the individual systems may
lead to an accident, e.g., due to automatic
braking or acceleration. There is a risk of
accident, injury, or property damage. Do
not use the corresponding safety systems
or driver assistance systems when towing.
Pushing the vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the
hazard area, it can be pushed for distances
of approx. 328 ft/100 m at a speed of max.
6 mph/10 km/h.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 119.
Transporting the vehicle
Principle
When towing the vehicle, make sure to tow
it in the direction of traffic.
The vehicle must be transported by an au-
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing
the vehicle while the front wheels are roll-
ing. There is a risk of damage to property.
The front axle must be raised when the
vehicle is towed, and the vehicle must be
transported on a loading platform or using
a tow dolly. Tow dollies must be used un-
der the rear wheels only. Also make sure
that no wheel is touching the ground.
Warning
The vehicle can become damaged when
lifting and securing it.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property.
– Lift the vehicle using suitable means.
– Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its
towing eye, body parts, or suspension
parts.
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