Mercedes-Benz Actros, Operating Instructions Manual

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freeze. Do not start the engine in this
case. Let the battery thaw first.
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Do not connect the negative terminal
clamp of the jump lead to the vehicle
frame. Otherwise, engine or transmis‐
sion components may be damaged.
Observe the safety notes and protective meas‐
ures when handling the battery (
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page 329).
After jump-starting, have the batteries checked at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Make sure that the vehicles are not touching.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch the ignition off.
Vehicles without a jump-starting connection
point
Connecting the jump lead
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Remove the battery box cover (
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page 330).
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First, connect the positive terminal clamp of
the jump lead to the positive terminal of the
other vehicle's battery and then to the
q
positive terminal of the starter battery.
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First, connect the negative terminal clamp of
the jump lead to the negative terminal of the
other vehicle's battery and then to the
±
negative terminal of the starter battery.
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Assisting vehicle: run the engine at a high
speed.
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Start the engine and let it run at idling speed.
Disconnecting the jump lead
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First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jump lead from the negative
terminals.
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Remove the positive terminal clamps of the
jump lead from the positive terminals.
Vehicles with a jump-starting connection
point
Connecting the jump lead
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First, connect the positive terminal clamp of
the jump lead to the positive terminal of the
other vehicle's battery.
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Slide back the red protective cap with the
other positive terminal clamp of the jump
lead and connect the positive terminal clamp
to the
q
positive terminal.
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First, connect the negative terminal clamp of
the jump lead to the negative terminal of the
other vehicle's battery.
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Slide back the black protective cap with the
other negative terminal clamp of the jump
lead and connect the negative terminal clamp
to the
±
negative terminal.
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Assisting vehicle: run the engine at a high
speed.
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Start the engine and let it run at idling speed.
Disconnecting the jump lead
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First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jump lead from the negative
terminals.
The black protective cap of the jump-start
connection point springs back into its original
position.
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Remove the positive terminal clamps of the
jump lead from the positive terminals.
The red protective cap of the jump-start con‐
nection point springs back into its original
position.
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