Jump-starting
Jump-starting your vehicle
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:
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Jump-starting must only be performed when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
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Do not start the engine if the battery has frozen. Thaw the battery out first.
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Jump-starting may only be performed from 12V batteries.
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Only use jump leads which are protected against polarity reversal and which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
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Jump leads which are protected against polarity reversal and further information about jump-starting can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery charger.
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There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started.
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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 protective measures when handling batteries. You will find these under “Battery” in the index.
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Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
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Apply the handbrake.
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Manual transmission: engage neutral.
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AUTOTRONIC*: move the selector lever to P.
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All vehicles: switch off all electric consumers.
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