Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

If the battery is discharged, the engine can 
be started with jumper cables and the bat-
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow-
ing:

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Jump starting should only be performed 
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.

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Do not start the engine if the battery is 
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

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Only jump start from batteries with the 
same voltage rating.

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Use only jumper cables with sufficient 
cross-section, insulated terminal 
clamps and polarity reversal protec-
tion.

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Failure to follow these directions will cause 
damage to the electronic components, and 
can lead to a battery explosion and severe 
injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting 
or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not 
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, 
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately 
flush affected area with water, and seek 
medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, 
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep 
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid 
improper connection of jumper cables, 
smoking etc.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

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Jumper cables with polarity reversal 
protection are available at any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Jump starting may only be performed 
on the main battery installed in the 
trunk.

Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.

Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.

If the engine does not run after several 
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it 
checked at the nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Excessive unburned fuel generated by 
repeated failed starting attempts may 
damage the catalytic converter.

Make sure the jumper cables do not 
have loose or missing insulation.

Make sure the cable clamps do not 
touch any other metal part while the 
other end is still attached to a battery.