Jump Starting - Mercedes-Benz 300 D-TURBO DIESEL 1985 Owner's Manual

If the battery is discharged the engine
can be started with jumper cables
(minimum cable cross section is
25 mm2) and the (12 V) battery of
another vehicle. Proceed as follows:
1. Turn key to steering lock position
0
" " .
2. First connect jumper cables to the
positive battery terminals and then
to the negative terminals.
3. Start and run engine of jumper
vehicle at high idle.
4. Start engine of the disabled
vehicle in the usual manner.
5. After the engine has started, first
remove jumper cables from the
negative battery terminals and
then from the positive terminals.
Instructions:
A discharged battery can freeze at
approx. —10° C /+ 1 4 ° F. In all cases
it must be thawed out before jumper
cables are used.
Never lean over batteries while jump
starting.

Jump Starting

Warning!
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow this fluid to come in contact
with eyes, skin, or clothing. In case it
does, immediately flush affected area
with water, if necessary seek medical
help.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and explo­
sive. Keep flames or sparks away
from battery, i.e. improper connection
of jumper cables, cigarette smoking,
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