Vehicle care 1739 WarningStoring a jack, a wheel or otherequipment in the loadcompartment could cause injury ifthey are not fixed properly. Duringa sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.Store jack and tools always in therespective storage compartmentsand secure them by fixing.Place the damaged wheel alwaysin the load compartment securedby the strap or in the spare wheelwell secured by the wing nut.Temporary spare wheelThe use of the temporary spare wheelcould affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre renewed or repaired assoon as possible.Only mount one temporary sparewheel. Do not drive faster than50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do notuse for a long period of time.Tyre chains 3 165.Directional tyresFit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rollingdirection is indicated by a symbol(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.The following applies to tyres fittedopposing the rolling direction:■ Driveability may be affected. Havethe defective tyre renewed orrepaired as soon as possible.■ Drive particularly carefully on wetand snow-covered road surfaces.Jump startingDo not start with quick charger.A vehicle with a discharged batterycan be started using jump leads andthe battery of another vehicle.9 WarningBe extremely careful when startingwith jump leads. Any deviationfrom the following instructions canlead to injuries or damage causedby battery explosion or damage tothe electrical systems of bothvehicles.9 WarningAvoid contact of the battery witheyes, skin, fabrics and paintedsurfaces. The fluid containssulphuric acid which can causeinjuries and damage in the eventof direct contact.■ Never expose the battery to nakedflames or sparks.
