Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 340)

Jump-starting

For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a

positive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment.

WARNING

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over

the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and

seek medical attention.

WARNING

During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk

of an explosion.

Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient

ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.

WARNING

During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks

are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.

Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with

vehicle parts.

Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.

It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting

and disconnecting a battery.

When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.

It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting

the jump leads.

Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.

WARNING

Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid

repeated and lengthy starting attempts.

Vehicles with a petrol engine: avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise,

the non-combusted fuel may damage the catalytic converter.

Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,

the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump

leads. Observe the following points:

The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,

jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.

Vehicles with a petrol engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust

system are cold.

Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.

Jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.

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