What should I do when I jump start my Mercedes Benz?
When you jump start a car do not allow the clamps to touch each other or the car frame. To avoid damaging the electrical components of your Mercedes-Benz it is recommended to use the jump starting terminals found in the engine bay whenever possible.
What’s the best way to start a Mercedes Benz?
MAKE SURE THE RED CLAMP DOES NOT TOUCH THE CAR FRAME OR THE OTHER CLAMPS. Get inside your Mercedes-Benz and start it. If it doesn’t start right away, WAIT 2 MIN and try again. Wiggle the clamps to ensure they are making proper contact at the terminals. Make sure all your lights and accessories are turned off.
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 battery?
How to Start Mercedes-Benz using a battery charger. Find a 12-volt battery charger designed to slow charge the automotive batteries. The charger needs to provide at least a current of at least 2 AMP up to 12 AMP. Set emergency brake and turn your car off. Locate the battery on your Mercedes-Benz.
Is there a service bulletin for a Mercedes Benz?
We located a Mercedes Benz Service Bulletin (S-B-14.00/17) that may be helpful. Also, one customer with a 2002 Mercedes was unable to complete the secondary air injection monitor until one evening he allowed his vehicle to idle for 5-20 minutes in his driveway.
How to test a Mercedes-Benz smog test?
• Start engine and accelerate engine speed to 1400 rpm. • Allow engine to run with increased rpms for 7 minutes (or drive the vehicle for 7 minutes). Park position and allow engine to idle (with no load) for 6 seconds. Do not use A/C. • After this step turn the ignition OFF, wait ten seconds and repeat this test step.
How to check for incomplete readiness on a Mercedes?
If using a Hand-Held Scan Tool verify Step 3 test completion. This will be indicated by a check mark in the 4. Self-adjustment of the air/fuel mixture (idle speed & self adaptation) (do not interrupt this applied to the vehicle, i.e. Air conditioning OFF) for 3 minutes.
What’s the price of a new Mercedes S400?
Starting at $202,700 and going to $239,300 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.