X
First, connect the negative terminal clamp
of the jump lead to the negative terminal of
the vehicle's own battery and then to the
±
negative terminal of the other vehicle's bat-
tery.
X
Start the engine and let it run at a higher
speed.
X
Start the engine of the other vehicle.
Disconnecting jumper cables 24 V
X
First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jump lead from the negative
terminals.
X
Remove the positive terminal clamps of the
jump lead from the positive terminals.
Example connection of an external 12 V power
source
Connecting jumper cables 12 V
X
First, connect the positive terminal clamp of
the jump lead to the positive terminal of the
vehicle's own battery and then to the
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positive terminal of the other vehicle's bat-
tery.
X
First, connect the negative terminal clamp
of the jump lead to the negative terminal of
the vehicle's own battery and then to the
±
negative terminal of the other vehicle's bat-
tery.
X
Start the engine and let it run at a higher
speed.
X
Start the engine of the other vehicle.
Disconnecting jumper cables 12 V
X
First, disconnect the negative terminal
clamps of the jump lead from the negative
terminals.
X
Remove the positive terminal clamps of the
jump lead from the positive terminals.
Notes on tow-starting and towing
away
Specialist knowledge beyond the scope of
these Operating Instructions is required for
tow-starting and towing the vehicle away. Only
have your vehicle towed away or tow-started
by a professional towing/recovery company.
Only in exceptional cases, e.g. when leaving
areas of danger, should the vehicle be towed
with the propeller shaft installed.
X
Observe the general notes on towing away,
except the information on removal of the
propeller shaft.
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Information on towing away and recovery
can be found on the Internet at: https://
xentryportal.i.daimler.com/wps/portal/
You can obtain further information from a
Freightliner service center.
Maneuvering/tow-starting and tow-
ing away
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the distance control assistant is switched
on, the vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-
matically in certain situations. If you use the
vehicle as working machinery with distance
control assistant switched on, the vehicle
may accelerate or brake unexpectedly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the distance control assis-
tant in this or similar situations.
G
WARNING
If Active Brake Assist is activated while you
are towing your vehicle or using it, e.g. as
working machinery, the vehicle may brake
automatically. The wheels could lose grip.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always deactivate Active Brake Assist in this
or similar situations.
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