XSwitch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).XOpen the hood (Y page 280).
Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
XSlide cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.XConnect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B
using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.XStart the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.XConnect 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.XStart the engine.XAllow the engine to run for a few minutes before disconnecting the jumper cable.XFirst, remove the jumper cable from earth point A and negative terminal ?, then from
positive terminal ; and positive terminal =, each time disconnecting from the contacts
on your own vehicle first.XAfter removing the jumper cable, close cover : on positive terminal ;.XHave the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. The jump-starting procedure is not a standard operating state; therefore, have
the battery checked.Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R there is a brake system malfunction.
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system.
The power assistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the306Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
XPark the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the trunk on the right-hand side
of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction
of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 294) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.GWARNING
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off and that the SmartKey is
removed from the ignition lock before you
open the cover of the fuse box. Otherwise, the
windshield wipers and the wiper rods above
the cover could be set in motion. This could
lead to you or others being injured by the
wiper rods.
XOpen the hood ( Y page 280).XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.XTake lines ; from the guides.XMove aside lines ;. Route the lines behind
connection = to do this.XTo open: open clamps :.XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.
!
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
XTo close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.XFold down the cover and close clamps :.XSecure lines ; in the guides.
!
The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XClose the hood ( Y page 281).
Fuse box in the trunk
XOpen the trunk lid ( Y page 82).310FusesBreakdown assistance
