Jump-starting
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.
 Avoid repeated and lengthy 
starting attempts. Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may 
damage the catalytic converter and create a risk of fire.
 Avoid repeated and lengthy 
starting attempts. Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may 
damage the catalytic converter and create a risk of fire.
Do not use a rapid-charging device to start the engine.
Make sure the jumper cables are not damaged.
Make sure the jumper cables are not touching any other metal objects when they 
are 
connected to the battery.
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
 The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery 
is not accessible, 
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
  The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery 
is not accessible, 
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
 Only jump-start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic 
converter system has 
cooled down.
  Only jump-start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic 
converter system has 
cooled down.
 Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw 
first.
  Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw 
first.
 Jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 
12 V.
  Jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 
12 V.
 Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated 
terminal clamps.
  Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated 
terminal clamps.
 Make sure that the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts, such as 
the pulley 
or the fan. These parts move when the engine is started and while it is 
running.
  Make sure that the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts, such as 
the pulley 
or the fan. These parts move when the engine is started and while it is 
running.
 If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to 
jump-start connected 
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a 
little.
  If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to 
jump-start connected 
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a 
little.
 Jumper cables and further 
information about jump-starting can be obtained from any 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example.
 Jumper cables and further 
information about jump-starting can be obtained from any 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, for example.
 Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
  Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
 Apply the parking brake firmly.
  Apply the parking brake firmly.
 Manual transmission: engage neutral.
  Manual transmission: engage neutral.
 Automatic transmission: move the selector lever to P.
  Automatic transmission: move the selector lever to P.
 Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
  Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
 Open the hood.
  Open the hood.

Position number 6 identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an 
equivalent jumpstarting device.
 Slide cover 1 of positive terminal 2 in the direction of the arrow.
  Slide cover 1 of positive terminal 2 in the direction of the arrow.
 Connect positive terminal 2 on your vehicle to positive terminal 3 of donor 
battery 6 using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.
  Connect positive terminal 2 on your vehicle to positive terminal 3 of donor 
battery 6 using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.
 Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
  Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
 Connect negative terminal 4 of donor battery 6 to earth point 5 of your 
vehicle using the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery 6 
first.
  Connect negative terminal 4 of donor battery 6 to earth point 5 of your 
vehicle using the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery 6 
first.
 Start the engine.
  Start the engine.
 Allow the engine to run for a few minutes before disconnecting the jumper 
cable.
  Allow the engine to run for a few minutes before disconnecting the jumper 
cable.
 First, remove the jumper cable from earth point 5 and negative terminal 4, 
then from positive terminal 2 and positive terminal 3, each time disconnecting 
from the contacts on your own vehicle first.
  First, remove the jumper cable from earth point 5 and negative terminal 4, 
then from positive terminal 2 and positive terminal 3, each time disconnecting 
from the contacts on your own vehicle first.
 After removing the jumper cable, close cover 1 on positive terminal 2.
  After removing the jumper cable, close cover 1 on positive terminal 2.
 Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an 
authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. The jump-starting procedure is not a standard 
operating state; therefore, have the battery checked.
  Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an 
authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. The jump-starting procedure is not a standard 
operating state; therefore, have the battery checked.
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