Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumpercables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position j.
XMake sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position uin the ignition lock and remove it
(
Ypage 140).
XSwitch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc.
XOpen the hood.
iRight-hand-drive vehicle: the jump-starting connection points may be located on the other
side of the vehicle.
Position number Bidentifies 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 Busing the
jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ;on your own vehicle first.
XStart the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
XConnect negative terminal ?of donor battery Bto ground point Aof your vehicle using the
jumper cable, beginning with donor battery Bfirst.
XStart the engine.
XBefore disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
XFirst, remove the jumper cables from ground point Aand negative terminal ?, then from pos-
itive terminal ;and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own vehicle
first.
XClose cover :of positive terminal ;after removing the jumper cables.
XHave the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
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shop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XTo open:pull cover :outwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow and remove it.
XTo close: clip in cover :on the front of the
dashboard.
XFold cover :inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 325).
XUse a dry cloth to remove any moisture from
the fuse box.
XTo open: open clamps ;.
XFold up cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
XTo close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover :.
XInsert cover:at the side of the fuse box into
the retainers.
XFold down cover :and close clamps ;.
XClose the hood.
Fuse box under the rear bench seat
XFold the left-hand rear bench seat forward
(Ypage 303).
XTo open:reach into recesses ;on each side
of fuse box cover :.
XFold cover:up in the direction of the arrow
and remove it from the fuse box.
iThe fuse allocation chart is located in a
recess at the side of the fuse box.
XTo close: place cover :on the fuse box.
XPress cover :down until you feel the clamps
engage.
XFold back the left-hand rear bench seat
(Ypage 303).
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