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Notes on starting assistance

Do not use any starting spray to start the engine.

Preparation: 

Observe the following points when starting the battery with a jumper cable:

Attention! 

Do not touch any live parts of the ignition system, high voltage - mortal hazard!

If the battery of the vehicle providing current is low, start the engine and run at idle speed.

Implementation: 

The procedure must be following to ensure there is no property damage or personal injury.

Attention! 

Do not connect the second jumper cable (black) to the negative terminal of the battery of the vehicle to be started. The resulting explosive gas could ignite due to spark formation.

Danger of explosion! 

If the engine of the vehicle being started has been started up, first disconnect the jumper cable between the negative terminal and grounding point. Then disconnect the jumper cable from the positive terminals.