Towing And Tow-Starting - Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
Press cover : of positive terminal ; down (in the direction of the arrow) and turn it
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clockwise. Cover : is held down in the lowered position, which exposes positive termi-
nal ;.
Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery B
X
using the jumper cable, always begin with positive terminal ; on your own vehicle first.
Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X
Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using
X
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle B first.
Start the engine.
X
Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
X
First, remove the jumper cables from ground point A and negative terminal ?, then from
X
positive clamp ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
After removing the jumper cables, press down cover : of positive terminal ; and turn it
X
counter-clockwise. Cover : returns to its original position. Positive terminal ; is covered
up and thus insulated again.
Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.

Towing and tow-starting

Important safety notes
G WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle.
! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
Towing and tow-starting
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti-
vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func-
tion in the following or other similar situa-
tions:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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