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Warning!
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To prevent short circuits, always disconnect the negative terminal
of the electrical system before working on it.
If the vehicle has an additional battery, its negative terminal should
also be disconnected.
Warning!
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Inadequate cable connections can cause short circuits, resulting in:
– Cable fires
– The airbag being triggered
– Damage to electronic control equipment
– Electrical malfunctions (indicators, brake light, horn, ignition,
lights)
Please therefore observe the following instructions:
When working on the following cables, only use insulated cable terminals,
plugs and flat push-on receptacles:
– 30 (direct supply from positive battery terminal)
– 15 (connected positive terminal, behind the battery)
– 31 (return cable from the battery, earth)
– 58 (reversing light)
Do not use terminal strips.
Use a crimping tool (fig. 1 10, page 3) to connect the cables.
Screw the cable for connections to cable 31 (earth)
– Screw on the cable using a cable terminal and serrated washer to one
of the vehicle's earth bolts or
– Screw the cable to the bodywork using a cable terminal and a self-tap-
ping screw
Make sure there is a good earth connection.
If you disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, the entire data stored
in the volatile memories will be lost.
The following data must be reset, depending on the vehicle equipment op-
tions:
– Radio code
– Vehicle clock
– Timer
– On-board computer
– Seat position
You can find instructions for making these settings in the corresponding
operating manual.
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