Practical hints
Jump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the battery of
another vehicle. Observe the following:
RJump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic converter18
are cold.
1
2
3
Negative terminal
Positive terminal
Positive terminal cover
RDo not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
X Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Engage the parking brake.
ROnly jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump starting
with a more powerful battery could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system, which will
not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
1
Negative terminal
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in 2 Positive terminal
park position P.
4 Positive terminal of charged battery
X Open the hood.
5 Negative terminal of charged battery
ROnly use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
X Flip up cover 3 of positive terminal 2 in
direction of arrow.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
X Connect positive terminal 4 of the
charged battery with positive terminal 2
with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
positive terminal 4 of the charged battery
first.
X Remove cover from negative terminal 1.
RAlways make sure the jumper cables are
not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts
that move when an engine is started or
running.
The jump-start contacts are located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side.
X Start engine of the vehicle with the charged
battery and run at idle speed.
X Connect negative terminal 5 of the
charged battery with negative terminal 1
with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
Z
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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 R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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