Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Руководство пользователя

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Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
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Slide cover A of positive terminal : in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect positive terminal : on your vehicle to positive terminal ; of donor battery B
using the jump lead. Always begin with positive terminal : on your own vehicle first.
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Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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Connect negative terminal = of donor battery B to earth point ? of your vehicle using the
jump lead, connecting the jump lead to donor battery B first.
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Start the engine.
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Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engines run for several minutes.
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First, remove the jump leads from earth point ? and negative terminal = , then from pos-
itive clamp : and positive terminal ; . Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle
first.
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Close cover A of positive clamp : after removing the jump leads.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Hybrid vehicles: if your vehicle has been jump-started, it may not be possible to use the
electric drive for approximately 30 minutes.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop.
Towing away and tow-starting
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Safety relevant functions are restricted or no
longer available if:
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the engine is not running
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the brake system or power steering is mal-
functioning
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there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such cases use a rigid towing bar. Before
being towed away or tow started, make sure
the steering moves freely.
G WARNING
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi-
cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when towing
with a tow rope or a towing bar.
G WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
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towing eye may be torn off
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car/trailer combination may swerve or
even overturn
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
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