Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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It is recommended that you have the thawed
battery checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
All vehicles
* NOTE Damage caused by numerous or
extended attempts to start the engine
Numerous or extended attempts to start the
engine may damage the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel.
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Avoid numerous and extended attempts
to start the engine.
Observe the following points during starting
assistance and when charging the battery:
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Only use undamaged jumper cables/charg‐
ing cables with an adequate cross-section
and insulated terminal clamps.
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Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps
must not come into contact with other metal
parts while the jumper cables/charging
cables are connected to the battery or the
jump-start connection point.
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The jumper cables/charging cables 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 are 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 B .
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Make sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off.
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Open the engine hood.
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Slide cover 1 of positive terminal 2 on the
jump-starting connection point in the direc‐
tion of the arrow.
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