Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 330)

Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.

Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected

for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly.

Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.

Make sure that:

the jumper cables are not damaged.

when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal

clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections.

the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is

running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.

Open the hood.

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-

starting device.

Slide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.

Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B

using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first.

Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.

Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using

the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle B first.

Start the engine.

Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.

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Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual Page 330