Starting from an external source (another car) (VW Golf 4)

When starting from a jump start source, observe the following precautions.

Before connecting the external battery, make sure the ignition is off.

Make sure all electrical equipment (headlights, heaters, windshield wipers, etc.) turned off.

Please note all special precautions marked on the battery.

Cars must not touch each other.

Make sure the gear shift lever is in neutral position (or PARK in case of automatic transmission).

Execution order

1. Connect one end of the heavy gauge red wire to the positive terminal of the dead battery.



2. Connect the other end of the red wire to the positive terminal of the booster battery.





3. Connect one end of the heavy gauge black wire to the negative terminal of the booster battery.



4. Connect the other end of the heavy gauge black wire to the power unit or body element of the vehicle being started, away from the battery.

5.Make sure the wires do not come into contact with the fan, drive belts or other rotating parts of the vehicle.

6.Start the engine using an external source (in this case, the engine of the source vehicle must be idling). After starting the engine of a car with a discharged battery, disconnect the wires in the reverse order.