Practical hints
Jump starting
If the starter battery is discharged, the en-
gine can be started with jumper cables and
the battery of another vehicle. Observe the
following:
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Do not tow-start the vehicle.
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.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
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Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic
converter are cold.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat-
tery quick charge unit.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
If the engine does not run after several unsuc-
cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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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.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the
catalytic converter and may present a fire risk.
Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start-
ing with a higher voltage battery could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation.
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 cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still
attached to a battery.
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Always make sure the jumper cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans, or
other parts that move when an engine
is started or running.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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