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Practical hints

Battery

Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting, 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 explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.

Never loosen or detach battery terminal clamps while the engine is running or the key is in the steering lock. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be severely damaged.

Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Refer to Service Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

Warning!

With a disconnected battery

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The battery is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

1 Battery

2 Positive terminal

3 Negative terminal

245 Practical hints

Battery

Disconnecting the battery

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Turn off all electrical consumers.

Open the hood ( 컄 page 171).

Disconnect the battery negative lead 3 .

Remove the cover 2 from the positive terminal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Removing the battery

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Remove the screw on the swivel bar.

Remove the swivel bar. Take out the battery.

Charging and reinstalling battery

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Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in reverse order.

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

Reconnecting the battery

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Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 2 .

Connect the negative lead 3 .

Never invert the terminal connections!

The battery, its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnection):

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Set the clock ( 컄 page 90).

Resynchronize the ESP

( 컄 page 195).

Re-enter the radio code (see radio operating instructions).

Resynchronize side windows

( 컄 page 128).

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly.

Large 12-volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.