X
Connect the negative clamp of the battery
charger to the vehicle's earth point.
X
Charge the battery. Observe the notes in
the operating instructions for your battery
charger.
X
Disconnect the battery charger after charg-
ing.
X
Attach the positive terminal cover.
X
Close the bonnet.
Jump-starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from an external battery using jump
leads.
Observe the following points:
R
jump-starting may only be performed when
the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
R
do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
zen. Let the battery thaw first.
R
jump-starting may only be performed from
batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R
only use jump leads which have a sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
i
Jump leads and further information about
jump-starting can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
!
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery
charger.
G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-start-
ing a vehicle due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
while the engine is being jump-started.
G
Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-
starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid
creating sparks. Keep naked flames away
from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
You will find these under "Battery" in the
index.
X
Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
X
Secure the vehicle by applying the electric
parking brake.
X
Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to P.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X
Open the bonnet (
Y
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