Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 127

6. After the engine has started,
remove jumper cables by exactly
reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last
connection made first. When
removing each clamp, make sure
that it does not touch any other
metal while the other end is still
attached.
Important!
A discharged battery can freeze at
approx. + 14°F (-10°C). In that case, it
must be thawed out before jumper
cables are used. A frozen battery can
explode and cause personal injury.
Jumper cable specifications:
•
Minimum cable cross-section of
2
25 mm or approx. 2 AWG
•
Maximum length of 3500 mm
(11.5ft).
All except AMG version
Towing the Vehicle
The rear towing eye is located at the
right, below the bumper. The front
towing eye is located on the passenger
side behind a flap in the bumper panel.
Cover removal for all except AMG
version: Insert finger in recess of cover
and pull cover out.
Cover removal for AMG version: Pull
cover away from bumper.
Sport Package
Cover installation for all except Sport
Package version: Engage cover at
bottom and press in top securely.
Cover installation for Sport Package
version: Engage right cover end, and
press left cover end securely (arrow).
We recommend that the vehicle be
transported using flat bed equipment.
This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
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