182 Vehicle careDirectional 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.■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.■ 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 with eyes, skin,fabrics, and painted surfaces. Thefluid contains sulphuric acid whichcan cause injuries and damage inthe event of direct contact.■ Never expose the battery to nakedflames or sparks.■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at temperatures of 0 °C.Defrost the frozen battery beforeconnecting jump leads.■ Wear eye protection and protectiveclothing when handling a battery.■ Use a booster battery with thesame voltage (12 Volts). Itscapacity (Ah) must not be muchless than that of the dischargedbattery.■ Use jump leads with insulatedterminals and a cross section of atleast 16 mm2 (25 mm2 for dieselengines).■ Do not disconnect the dischargedbattery from the vehicle.■ Switch off all unnecessary electricalconsumers.■ Do not lean over the battery duringjump starting.■ Do not allow the terminals of onelead to touch those of the otherlead.
