Roadside assistance, Jump-starting – Mercedes-Benz 2011 E Class Sedan User Manual

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X

Shift the transmission to position

P.

X

Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower etc.).

X

Open the hood (

Y

page 308).

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

!

Never swap the terminal connections.

X

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

X

Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B
using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.

X

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

X

Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to earth point A of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery B first.

X

Start the engine.

X

First remove the jumper cable from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from
positive terminal ; and positive terminal =, each time disconnecting from the battery on
your own vehicle first.

X

Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.

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