Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 311)

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Practical hints
Jump starting
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment on the right hand side. The
terminals for jump starting are located in
front of the battery.
̈ Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.
̈ Turn off the engine.
On both vehicles:
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Apply parking brake.
̈ Shift gear selector lever to position P
(manual transmission to Neutral).
1 Positive terminal of charged battery
2 Positive under hood terminal in front of
discharged battery
3 Negative terminal of charged battery
4 Negative under hood terminal in front
of discharged battery
̈ Connect positive terminal 1 of the
charged battery with positive under
hood terminal 2 in front of the dis-
charged battery with the jumper ca-
bles. Clamp cable to charged
battery 1 first.
̈ Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.
̈ Connect negative terminal 3 of the
charged battery with negative under
hood terminal 4 in front of the dis-
charged battery with the jumper ca-
bles. Clamp cable to charged
battery 3 first.
̈ Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
Now you can turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
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୴ page 242).