Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 236

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If the battery power supply has been inter-
rupted (e.g. if it has been reconnected), you
must carry out the following tasks:
Set the time ( page 104).
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Reset the function for folding the exterior
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mirrors in/out automatically* by folding
the mirrors out once ( page 66).
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Jump-starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from an external battery using jump
leads.
Observe the following points:
Jump-starting may only be performed when
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the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
Do not start the engine if the battery has
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frozen. Thaw the battery out first.
Jump-starting may only be performed from
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batteries with a nominal voltage of 12V.
Only use jump leads which are protected
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against polarity reversal and which have a
sufficient cross-section and insulated ter-
minal clamps.
* optional
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Jump leads which are protected against
polarity reversal and further information
about jump-starting can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery
charger.
G Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-
starting a vehicle due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over
the battery while the engine is being jump-
started.
G Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during
jump-starting may cause minor explosions.
Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batter-
ies. You will find these under "Battery" in
the index.
Make sure that the two vehicles do not
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touch.
Apply the handbrake.
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Practical advice
Manual transmission: engage neutral.
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Automatic transmission*: move the
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selector lever to P.
All vehicles: switch off all electric consum-
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ers.
Positive terminal of donor battery
1
Positive terminal on your vehicle
2
Negative terminal of donor battery
3
Earth point on your vehicle
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Lift up the cover of positive terminal
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your vehicle.
Connect positive terminal 2
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cle to positive terminal 1 of the donor
battery using the jump lead, connecting the
jump lead to your own battery first.
Battery
2 on
on your vehi-
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