Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984, Owner'S Manual

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Jump Starting
Unlocking of the Filler Rap
If the battery is discharged the
engine can be started with jumper
cables (minimum cable cross sec­
tion is 35 mm2) and the (12 V)
battery of another vehicle. Proceed
as follows:
1. Turn key to steering lock
position “
0
” .
2. First connect jumper cables to
the positive battery terminals
and then to the negative termi­
nals.
3. Start and run engine of jumper
vehicle at high idle.
4. Start engine of the disabled
vehicle in the usual manner.
5. After the engine has started,
first remove jumper cables from
the negative battery terminals
and then from the positive ter­
minals.
Instructions:
A discharged battery can freeze at
approx. -10° C/ +14° F. In all cases
it must be thawed out before jum­
per cables are used.
Never lean over batteries while
jump starting, you might get
burned.
Warning
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.
A battery will also produce hydro­
gen gas, which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, i.e. improper
connection of jumper cables, ciga­
rette smoking, etc.
If the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap auto­
matically, pull down right trunk
panel slightly and pull back the
connecting rod between the
vacuum element and door tab.
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