Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12) (2008)
Jump Starting: Service and Repair
12 00 Notes/Information On Start Assistance (Jump Starting)
Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting the engine with a jump starting cable.
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Ensure that the jump starting cable wires are of appropriate cross-section size.
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Only use fuse-protected jump starting cables.
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Check whether the current-supplying battery has 12 V voltage.
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If the engine is started from the battery of another vehicle, ensure that there is no contact between the bodies of both vehicles.
IMPORTANT: Never touch electrically live ignition system components: high voltage - danger of injury.
If the battery in the vehicle supplying power is weak, start the engine of this vehicle and let it run at idling speed.
Operation:
It is essential to conform to the procedures so as to avoid injury to persons or damage to parts.
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Automatic transmission: select drive position "P", apply parking brake.
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Manual transmission: move gear lever to neutral position, apply parking brake.
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Ensure that the jump leads cannot get caught in rotating parts, e.g. fan.
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First connect both positive poles of the batteries with one jump starting cable (red).
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Use the battery positive terminal in the engine compartment for vehicles with the battery in the luggage compartment.
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Then use the second jump starting cable (black) to connect the negative post of the current-supplying battery with the earth/ground point (not the
negative pole or the body) of the vehicle to be started.