Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 ASR User Manual
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Note:
If engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage
the catalytic converter.
4. Clamp one end of the second
jumper cable to the grounded
negative (-) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to
the negative (-) terminal of the
discharged battery.
Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with
the charged battery and run at
high idle. Make sure the cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans,
or other parts that move when
the engine is started. Allow the
discharged battery to charge a
few minutes. 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.
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
explode and cause personal injury.
Jumper cable specifications:
• Minimum cable cross-section of
25 mm
2
or approx. 2 AWG
• Maximum length of 11.5ft.
(3.5 m).