Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Jump Starting
Unlocking of the Filler Flap
If the battery is discharged the
engine can be started with jumper
cables (minimum cable cross sec­
tion is 25 mm2) and the (12 V) bat­
tery of another vehicle. Proceed as
follows:
1. Turn key to steering lock posi­
tion “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
jumper cables are used.
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, if neces­
sary seek medical help.
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..
Never lean over batteries while
jump starting, you might get
burned.
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.