Before Connecting The Jumper Cables; Tow-Starting And Towing Away - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Only use jumper cables that have a suffi-
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cient cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
If the battery is fully discharged, attach the
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battery of another vehicle for a few minutes
before attempting to start. This charges the
empty battery a little.
Make sure that the two vehicles do not
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touch.
Make sure that:
the jumper cables are not damaged.
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bare parts of the terminal clamps do not
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come into contact with other metal parts
while the jumper cables are connected to
the battery.
the jumper cables cannot come into con-
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tact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or
the fan. These parts move when the engine
is started and while it is running.
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Jumper cables and further information
regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop.

Before connecting the jumper cables

On vehicles with a battery main switch, check
whether the battery main switch is switched
on ( page 136).
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Apply the parking brake.
X
Move the selector lever of the automatic
X
transmission to position P.
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g.
X
audio equipment, blower.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
X
lock and remove it (
Open the hood ( page 250).
X
Y
page 137).
Y

Tow-starting and towing away

Tow-starting and towing away
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
the engine is not running.
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning.
there is a malfunction in the voltage supply
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or the vehicle's electrical system.
If your vehicle is being towed, much more
force may be necessary to steer or brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before towing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
G WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
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WARNING
If the weight of the vehicle to be towed or tow-
started is greater than the permissible gross
weight of your vehicle:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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over.
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
identification plate (
Y
! Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
page 319).
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