How do you jumpstart a Mercedes SL 550?

Method 1 Jump start Mercedes-Benz battery using jump cable

Get your jumper cables out.
Bring the helper car next to your Mercedes-Benz.
Set emergency brake.
Open hood.
Turn helper car off.
Locate the battery on the helper car.
Connect the clamps to the Mercedes-Benz jump start terminals.
Start the helper car.

What do you need to jump start a Mercedes Benz?

In this article, we share a few tips that can help you avoid unnecessary problems and repairs. Most Mercedes-Benz models such as the E, C, S, CLK, ML, CLA, GL, G Class have a positive battery terminal in the engine bay designed specifically for jump starting. The terminal is cover with a red plastic cover marked with a (+).

Can you jump start a Mercedes Benz with a dead battery?

Note: Jump starting a car with a fully discharged battery will shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. Hint: For a safer method to jump start a Mercedes-Benz with a fully discharged battery see Method 3. Method 2 Jump start your car battery with a booster pack / jump starter box.

What to do if your Mercedes Benz wont start?

Get inside your Mercedes-Benz and start it. If it doesn’t start right away, let the battery charge for at least 5 minutes, or even longer if you can. If your Mercedes-Benz refuses to start, see the Troubleshooting FAQ section below. Once the car starts, disconnect the cables. Begin by disconnecting the negative battery cables on both cars.

How do you start a Mercedes Benz helper car?

Connect the NEGATIVE clamp on the negative terminal of the helper car. Connect the NEGATIVE clamp on the ground terminal of your Mercedes-Benz or any part of the engine or frame that is not painted. MAKE SURE THE RED CLAMP DOES NOT TOUCH THE CAR FRAME OR THE BLACK CLAMP.

Do you know how to jump start a Mercedes Benz?

So many owners report electrical problems once they jump start their Mercedes-Benz. You should know how to jump start your Mercedes-Benz following the procedures recommended by the manufacturer. If you ever have to jump start your Mercedes-Benz in the future, keep those jumper cables or jump box connected for at least 10 minutes or more.

How does the Mercedes me Connect app work?

The Mercedes me connect app lets you pair your vehicle and activate services like Remote Engine Start, Remote Door Lock & Unlock, Locate Vehicle and more, all on-the-go. Simply scan the QR code in the vehicle’s multimedia system, or enter your Vehicle Identification Number in the app to pair your vehicle.

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