2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 699
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
Page 699 highlights
Practical hints Jump starting Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. Secure vehicle in place with electronic parking brake ( page 395). Shift the automatic transmission to P ( page 399). Turn off all electrical consumers, except hazard warning flashers or work lights. Open the hood ( page 541). Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed. Warning! G Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries ( page 692). Jump starting should only be performed on the starter battery. The starter battery is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side ( page 694). i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: remove the KEYLESS-GO button ( page 345) and use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. 1 Positive terminal of your vehicle's battery 2 Positive terminal of other vehicle's battery 3 Negative terminal of other vehicle's battery 4 Negative clamp 698
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