Jump Starting - Mercedes-Benz E 300 Operator's Manual

Jump Starting

Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will
cause damage to the electronic
components, and can lead to a battery
explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while
connecting or jump starting, you
might get injured.
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, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and very
explosive. Keep flames or sparks away
from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking
etc..
Read all instructions before
proceeding.
If the battery is discharged, the engine
should be started with jumper cables
and the (12 V) battery of another
vehicle. Jump start the car by using the
battery terminals located under hood.
Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the
charged battery so that the
jumper cables will reach, but
never let the vehicles touch.
Make sure the jumper cables do
not have loose or missing
insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
• Turn off engine and all lights
and accessories, except
hazard warning flashers or
work lights.
• Apply parking brake and shift
selector lever to position "P".
Important!
3. Lift cover (1) and clamp one end
of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal
of the discharged battery and
the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the charged battery.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal parts.
3. Clamp one end of the second jumper
cable to the grounded negative (-)
terminal of the charged battery and
the final connection to the negative
(-) under hood terminal (2) of the
disabled vehicle.
Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at high idle.
Make sure the cables are not on or
near pulleys, fans, or other parts that
move when the engine is started.
Allow the discharged battery to
charge for a few minutes. Start
engine of
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