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:
R
Access to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
of the other vehicle, provide jump start
power by an external battery or starter
pack.
R
Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter
are cold.
R
Do not jump start the engine or charge the
battery if the battery is frozen. Let the
battery thaw out first.
R
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. Such
damage will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
R
Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
R
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.
R
Should the battery be drained completely,
let the donating power source charge the
vehicle for several minutes before
reattempting the starting process.
X
Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
X
Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position
P.
X
Open the hood (
Y
page 368).
Position
A
represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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