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Jump Starting the Vehicle - 2.0L EcoBlue
WARNING:
Connect batteries with only the same nominal voltage.
WARNING:
Use only adequately sized cables with insulated clamps. |
Note:
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle electrical system.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
A Vehicle with the discharged battery.B Vehicle with the booster battery.C Positive jumper cable.D Negative jumper cable. |
- Switch the ignition off and any electrical equipment.
- Lift up the battery positive connection point cover. For item location, refer to the appropriate under hood overview. See Maintenance.
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WARNING:
Make sure that the cables are clear of any moving parts and fuel delivery system parts. |
- Connect one end of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the booster battery.
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WARNING:
Do not connect the negative jumper cable to any other part of your vehicle. Use the ground point. |
- Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery or to a suitable ground point and the other end to the ground point on your vehicle.
Starting the Engine
- Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and keep the engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM.
- Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
- When the engine starts, run the engines for three minutes before you disconnect the jumper cables.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected.
Note:
Do not switch the headlamps on before you disconnect the jumper cables. The peak voltage could cause the bulbs to fail.
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