Jump Starting - Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual

License Plate Lamps
(5 W bulb)
Loosen both securing screws (1),
remove lamp and take out bulb.

Jump Starting

If the battery is discharged, the engine
can be started with jumper cables and
the (12V) battery of another vehicle.
The battery is located in the trunk
behind the right-hand cover panel.
Follow these steps exactly to avoid
injury:
Warning!
Failure to follow these directions can
lead to a battery explosion and
personal injury.
Read, all instructions before
proceeding.
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 flashers or
work lights.
• Apply parking brake and shift
selector lever to position "P"
(neutral for manual
transmission).
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper
cable to the positive ( + ) 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 a
grounded heavy metal bracket in the
engine compartment or on the
engine of the disabled vehicle.
Make sure the cables are not on or
near pulleys, fans, or other parts that
will move when the vehicle with the
charged battery is started.
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