Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual page 314

Jump-starting
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Shift the transmission to position P.
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Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower etc.).
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Open the hood (
Position number C identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
! Never swap the terminal connections.
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Lift up cover : of positive terminal ; in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect positive terminal ; on your vehicle to positive terminal = of donor battery C
using the jumper cable, beginning with your own battery.
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Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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Remove cover A from earth point B.
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Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery C to earth point B of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to donor battery C first.
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Start the engine.
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First remove the jumper cable from earth point B and negative terminal ?, then from
positive terminal ; and positive terminal =, each time disconnecting from the battery on
your own vehicle first.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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