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may result in personal injury, paint damage or
corrosion.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can
result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
G Warning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not recognize
potential danger.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
! Do not tow-start the vehicle. You could
otherwise seriously damage the automatic
transmission which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Have the battery charged at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. If you charge the
battery yourself, follow the operating
instructions for your charging device.
!
Jump starting should only be performed
Only use a battery charge unit with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
using the jump-start terminals located in
the engine compartment.
X Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a
battery quick-charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Jump starting
G 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.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter31 and may
present a fire risk.
Never lean over batteries while connecting or
jump starting. You might get injured.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have
loose or missing insulation.
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.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch
any other metal part while the other end is
still attached to a battery.
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started with jumper cables and the fully
charged battery of another vehicle or an
equivalent starter pack. Observe the
following:
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
RAccess to the battery is not possible on all
vehicles. If you cannot access the battery
of the other vehicle, provide jump start
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Vehicles with gasoline engine only.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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