Mercedes-Benz BENZ-VEHICLES S 500 User Manual
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Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at high idle.
Then start engine of the disabled
vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove
jumper cables by exactly reversing
the above installation sequence,
starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp,
make sure that it does not touch any
other metal while the other end is still
attached.
Warning!
Never lean over batteries while
connecting or jump starting, you
might get injured.
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.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and very
explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc..
Important!
A discharged battery can freeze at
approx. + 14°F (-10°C). In that case, it
must be thawed out before jumper
cables are used. A frozen battery can
explodes and cause personal injury.
Jumper cable specifications:
• Minimum cable cross-section of
25 mm
2
or approx. 2 AWG
• Maximum length of 11.5 ft
(3.5 m).