Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Руководство пользователя

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Towing and tow-starting
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Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
run it at idling speed.
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Connect negative terminal 3 of the donor
battery to earth point 4 of your vehi-
cle using the jump lead, connecting the
jump lead to the donor battery first.
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Start the engine.
X
Electrical consumers can be switched on
again. Do not switch the lights on however,
as this will overload the battery.
X
Remove the jump lead from earth
point 4 and negative terminal 3 first,
then from positive terminal 2 and positive
terminal 1 , each time disconnecting from
the battery on your own vehicle first.
X
Have the battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Towing and tow-starting
Points to remember
G Risk of accident
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
R
the engine is not running
R
there is a brake system malfunction
R
the voltage supply or the vehicle's elec-
trical system is damaged
There is no power assistance for the steer-
ing when the engine is not running.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing, observe the legal requirements
in all countries concerned.
!
When towing, pull away slowly and with-
out jerking. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged. Do not use
the towing eye for recovery.
!
You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported.
!
Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle.
R Vehicles with an automatic transmission*
must not be tow-started.
R
If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (
Y
page 233).
R
If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R
If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, it must only be towed with the rear
axle raised.
R
The selector lever must be in position N on
vehicles with automatic transmission*.
R
If you are towing the vehicle over a consid-
erable distance, this may only be done with
the rear axle raised.
R
The ignition must be switched off if you are
towing the vehicle with the front/rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
R
Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
Practical advice
* optional
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