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Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
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Connect negative terminal ? of donor battery B to ground point A of your vehicle using
the jumper cable, connecting the jumper cable to battery of other vehicle B first.
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Start the engine.
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Before disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
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First, remove the jumper cables from ground point A and negative terminal ?, then from
positive clamp ; and positive terminal =. Begin each time at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
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Close cover : of positive terminal ; after removing the jumper cables.
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Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
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Jumper cables and further information regarding jump-starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight is greater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
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the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could roll-
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.
Vehicles with 7G-TRONIC:
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On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the
SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock and shift the automatic trans-
mission to N. Then, turn the SmartKey back
to 0 and leave it in the ignition lock.
Vehicles with 9G-TRONIC:
!
When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop but-
ton. Otherwise, the automatic transmission
may shift to position P when the driver's or
front-passenger door are opened, which
could lead to damage to the transmission.
All vehicles:
!
Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at the
towing eyes. Otherwise, the vehicle could
be damaged.
!
If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti-
vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func-
tion in the following or other similar situa-
tions:
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when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
this could damage the vehicle. If in doubt,
recover the vehicle with a crane.
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Drive slowly and smoothly when towing.
Excessive tractive power could otherwise
damage the vehicles.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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