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Jump starting
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment.
̈ Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Apply parking brake.
̈ Shift selector lever to position P.
1 Positive terminal
2 Cable clamps
3 Negative terminal
4 Cover
̈ Remove cover 4 from positive terminal
on both vehicles.
̈ Connect positive terminals 1 on the
batteries with the jumper cables. Start
with the charged battery.
!
Jump starting may only be performed
on the battery installed in the engine
compartment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.
If engine does not run after several un-
successful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal part while the
other end is still attached to a battery.
Warning! G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
୴ page 261).