Tow-Starting And Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Example: terminal connection diagram
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Remove the cover from positive terminal ;
of the donor vehicle's battery.
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Connect the positive terminal clamp of the
jump lead to positive terminal ; of the donor
vehicle's battery.
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With positive terminal clamp : of the jump
lead, slide the red protective cap on the jump-
starting connection point back with a clock-
wise turn.
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Connect the positive terminal clamp to posi-
tive terminal A of jump-starting connection
point.
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Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling
speed.
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Connect the negative terminal clamp of the
jump lead to negative terminal = of the
donor vehicle's battery, and then to earth
contact ? of your own vehicle.
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Insert the key into the ignition lock and start
the engine.
i You can now switch electrical consumers
back on but do not switch on the vehicle
lights.
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Disconnect the negative terminal of the jump
lead from earth contact ? and then from
negative terminal = of the donor vehicle's
battery.
X
Disconnect the positive terminal clamp of the
jump lead from positive terminal A on the
jump-starting connection point, and then
from positive terminal ; of the donor vehi-
cle's battery.
The red protective cap springs back to its ini-
tial position when positive terminal clamp :
is disconnected from the jump-starting con-
nection point.
X
Position the cover on positive terminal ; of
the donor vehicle's battery.

Tow-starting and towing away

i You can now switch on the vehicle lights.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tow-starting and towing away
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Safety-relevant functions are restricted or not
available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning
the voltage supply or the vehicle's electrical
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system is malfunctioning.
If your vehicle is towed, significantly greater
force may be required to steer the vehicle or
to brake. There is a risk of an accident.
In such circumstances, use a towing bar.
Make sure that the steering is moving freely
before towing.
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WARNING
If the steering wheel lock is engaged, the vehi-
cle can no longer be steered. There is a risk of
an accident.
Always switch on the ignition when towing
with a tow rope or a towing bar.
G
WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
towing eye may be torn off
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car/trailer combination may swerve or
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even overturn
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.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle iden-
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tification plate ( page 295).
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