Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017, Owner'S Manual

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each time with the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
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After removing the jump lead/charging
cable, close cover 3 of positive clamp 4 .
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Vehicles with earth point cover: replace
earth point cover 1 and turn screws 2
clockwise.
You can obtain further information on starting
assistance at any qualified specialist workshop.
Replacing the 12 V battery
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Observe the notes on the 12 V battery
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page 376).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
12 V battery replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Observe the following notes if you want to
replace the battery yourself:
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Always replace a faulty battery with a battery
which meets the specific vehicle require‐
ments.
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Carry over detachable parts, such as vent
hoses, elbow fittings or terminal covers from
the battery being replaced.
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Make sure that the vent hose is always con‐
nected to the original opening on the side of
the battery.
Fit any existing or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
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Make sure that detachable parts are recon‐
nected in the same way.
Tow-starting or towing away
Permitted towing methods
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
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Observe the instructions and notes on
towing away.
Breakdown assistance 381