Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the bat-
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow-
ing:
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Warning!
Jump starting may only be performed
on the battery installed in the engine
compartment.
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
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Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.
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Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
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.
If engine does not run after several un-
successful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12V). Jump start-
ing with a more powerful battery could
damage the vehicle‘s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter and
may present a fire risk.
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.
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Use only jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
Always make sure that the jumper ca-
bles are not on or near pulleys, fans, or
other parts that move when an engine
is started or running.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal part while the
other end is still attached to a battery.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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