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Jump starting
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Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does,
immediately flush affected area with water,
and seek medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
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Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the automatic
transmission which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and may
present a fire risk.
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.
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the fully
charged battery of another vehicle or an
equivalent starter pack. Observe the
following:
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Access to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
in your vehicle provide jump start power by
an external battery or starter pack.
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Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter
are cold.
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Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
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Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system, which will
not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
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Always make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
that move when an engine is started or
running.
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Should the battery be drained completely,
let the donating power source charge the
vehicle for several minutes before
reattempting the starting process.
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Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Engage the electronic parking brake.
Practical hints