Towing Or Tow-Starting - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

234 Breakdown assistance
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could escape.
Make sure that the detachable parts are con-
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nected in the same way as before.
Disconnecting the auxiliary battery in the engine
compartment
* NOTE Damage to electrical major assem-
bly due to disconnecting incorrectly
Electrical major assemblies could be damaged
if the starter battery is disconnected while the
vehicle is running.
Switch off the vehicle. Then, release the
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battery clamps of the starter battery.
Always disconnect the starter battery in
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the battery case in the left footwell first.
Otherwise, electrical major assemblies,
e.g. the alternator, could be damaged.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle's electronics
Incorrectly disconnecting the auxiliary battery
can cause damage to the vehicle's electronics.
Always disconnect the auxiliary battery
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as described in the following sequence.
Do not reverse the battery terminals
under any circumstances.
Observe the safety measures and protection
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notices when disconnecting the auxiliary bat-
tery ( page 229).
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch off the vehicle.
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Open the hood ( page 212).
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First loosen and remove the negative terminal
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clamp on the auxiliary battery so that the
clamp is no longer in contact with the terminal.
Remove the positive terminal clamp cover.
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Loosen and remove the positive terminal
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clamp.

Towing or tow-starting

Overview of permissible towing methods
In the event of a breakdown, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you have the vehicle transported
instead of towed.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to towing
away incorrectly
Observe the instructions and notes on
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towing away.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission and rear-
wheel drive: if there is a malfunction, the auto-
matic transmission may be locked in position
j.
If the automatic transmission cannot be shif-
ted to position i, transport the vehicle
( page 237). A towing vehicle with lifting
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equipment is required for vehicle transport.