269 Jump starting
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
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 (2) 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 for 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.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.
311 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 162
Catalytic converter .........................................................176
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 163
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 36
Central locking system ................................................... 28
Automatic central locking ......................................... 37
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 31
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 30
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 33
Remote control ............................................................ 28
Changing wheels ...........................................................260
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............226
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................223
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ........................................................... 251
Child restraint ...............................................57, 63, 64, 74
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................290COMAND, radio, telephone
and two-way radio ..................................................... 174
Combination switch ....................................................... 117
Consumer information ................................................. 307
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ..................................................... 174
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 253
Checking .................................................................... 252
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 238
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 86
Coolants .......................................................................... 305
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 305
Cruise control ................................................................. 210
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 154
Rear bench armrest ................................................... 155
