Practical hints
Jump starting
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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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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
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.
Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.
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Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.
If engine does not run after several un-
successful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
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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.
Only use 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Jump starting with a more
powerful battery could damage the ve-
hicle’s electrical system, which will not
be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited 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.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
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Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal part while the
other end is still attached to a battery.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
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.
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Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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