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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Always make sure the jumper cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans or other
parts that move when the engine is
started or running.
Warning!
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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 ! Do not tow-start the vehicle.
using the jump-start contacts in the en-
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attempts.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
gine compartment (୴ page 512).
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
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Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic
converter1 are cold.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick charge unit.
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 the engine does not run after several unsuc-
cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
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Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
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
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the cata-
lytic converter1.
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.
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still at-
tached to a battery.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
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Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
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Vehicles with gasoline engine only.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz V251, Mercedes-Benz R320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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