How to Start a Volkswagen Lavida When the Battery is Dead?

[ElianaMarie]

Turn the key to the ignition position, press the clutch pedal, release the handbrake, and shift to 1st or 2nd gear while keeping the clutch pedal pressed; Then start pushing the car. When the speed reaches 5 kilometers per hour, slowly release the clutch pedal and press the accelerator.

[DelLily]

My Volkswagen Lavida's battery used to die frequently too, shortly after I bought it, when I forgot to turn off the headlights after shutting off the engine. The best solution is a jump start: park another car with a good battery nearby, making sure the two vehicles don't touch. Open the hood, use jumper cables—connect the black cable to the positive terminal of the working battery and my car's positive terminal, then connect the red cable to the metal frame of the working car and my car's frame. Start the other car, then turn my key to ignite. If it starts, don't rush to drive off; let it idle for a few minutes to charge the battery a bit. Afterward, you must check the cause, like battery aging or lights left on, otherwise it might stall again. I learned this the hard way and now make it a habit to check if the lights are off every time I park. Installing a voltage monitor gives extra peace of mind.