Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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The jumper cable/charging cable must not
come into contact with any parts which may
move when the engine is running.
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Always make sure that neither you nor the
battery is electrostatically charged.
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Keep away from fire and open flames.
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Do not lean over the battery.
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When charging: only use battery chargers
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
read the battery charger's operating instruc‐
tions before charging the battery.
Observe the additional following points during
starting assistance:
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Starting assistance may only be provided
using batteries with a nominal voltage of
12 V.
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The vehicles must not touch.
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Gasoline engine: Only accept starting assis‐
tance if the engine and exhaust system are
cold.
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Secure the vehicle by applying the electric
parking brake.
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Automatic transmission: Shift the trans‐
mission to position j .
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Make sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off.
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Open the hood.
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Slide cover 1 of positive clamp 2 on the
jump-starting connection point in the direc‐
tion of the arrow.
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Connect positive clamp 2 on your vehicle to
positive pole of donor battery using the
jumper cable/charging cable. Always begin
with positive clamp 2 on your own vehicle
first.
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During the starting assistance proce‐
dure: start the engine of the donor vehicle
and run at idle speed.
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Connect the negative pole of the donor bat‐
tery and ground point 3 of your own vehicle
by using the jumper cable/charging cable.
Begin with the donor battery first.
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During starting assistance: start the
engine of your own vehicle.
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During the charging process: start the
charging process.
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During starting assistance: let the engines
run for several minutes.
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During starting assistance: before discon‐
necting the jumper cable, switch on an elec‐
trical consumer on your own vehicle, e.g. the
rear window heater or lighting.
342 Breakdown assistance