Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 289

When giving or receiving starting assistance and
charging the battery, observe the following
points:
only use undamaged jump leads/charging
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cables with a sufficient cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps
non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps
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must not come into contact with other metal
parts while the jump leads/charging cables
are connected to the battery/jump-start con‐
nection point
the jump leads/charging cable must not
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come into contact with any parts which may
move when the engine is running
always make sure that neither you nor the
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battery is electrostatically charged
always keep away from fire and naked flames
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do not lean over a battery
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When charging: only use a battery charger
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that has been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz and read the operating
instructions for your charger before charging
the battery.
Also observe the following points, when giving or
receiving starting assistance:
only give the vehicle starting assistance using
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batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V
the vehicles must not touch each other
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Vehicles with a battery main switch: check
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whether the battery main switch is switched
on ( page 122).
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Secure the vehicle using the parking brake.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
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shift the transmission to position j.
Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
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to neutral.
Switch off the ignition and all electrical con‐
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sumers.
Open the bonnet (
→
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page 270).
Breakdown assistance
Jump-starting connection point (example)
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Right-hand-drive vehicles: the jump-start‐
ing connection points may be on the oppo‐
site side.
Remove the cover from the positive terminal
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on the donor battery.
First, connect the positive terminal clamp of
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the jump leads/charging cables to the posi‐
tive terminal of the other vehicle's battery.
With positive terminal clamp
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lead, slide the red protective cap on jump-
starting connection point
clockwise turn.
Connect the positive terminal clamp to the
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positive terminal of jump-starting connection
point 1.
When giving or receiving starting assis‐
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tance: start the engine of the donor vehicle
and let it run at idle speed.
Connect the negative terminal of the donor
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battery to the earth point of your own vehicle
with the jump lead/charging cable. Begin
with the donor battery.
When giving or receiving starting assis‐
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tance: start the engine on your own vehicle.
When charging: start the charging process.
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When giving or receiving starting assis‐
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tance: let the engine run for a few minutes.
When giving or receiving starting assis‐
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tance: before disconnecting the jump lead,
switch on an electrical consumer on your own
vehicle, e.g. the rear window heater or light‐
ing.
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