Battery
Notes on the vehicle battery
In order for the battery to achieve the maximum possible service life, it must always be sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period.
To prevent damage from corrosion, only replace the battery with one that has a central ventilation cover.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long period of time.
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Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batteries.
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Risk of explosion
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Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid creating sparks.
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Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing, in particular gloves, an apron and a face mask.
Immediately rinse acid splashes off with clean water. Consult a doctor if necessary.
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Wear eye protection.
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Keep children away.
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Observe this Owner's Manual.
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Do not dispose of batteries with the household rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or to a special collection point for old batteries.
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide increased impact protection to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering acid burns should the battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
To prevent acid burns, observe the following safety notes when handling batteries:
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Do not lean over batteries.
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Do not place any metal objects on a battery. You could otherwise cause a short circuit and the battery's highly flammable gas mixture could ignite.
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Make sure that you do not create an electrostatic charge, e.g. by wearing synthetic clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics. Therefore, you should not pull or slide the battery over carpets or other synthetic materials.
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Never touch the battery first. To discharge a possible electrostatic charge, step out of the vehicle first and touch the bodywork.
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Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The battery may explode as a result of electrostatic charge or due to flying sparks.
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Switch off the engine and remove the key/KEYLESS GO* button before loosening or removing the battery terminal clamps. You may otherwise destroy electronic components such as the alternator.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have all work involving the battery, e.g. removing, charging and replacing, carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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The battery is located under the front seat on the right-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.
Charging and fitting the battery
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Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. As the battery is being charged, gases can escape and generate minor explosions. This may injure you and other persons or cause damage to the paintwork or acid corrosion on the vehicle.
You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged when still installed from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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There is a risk of acid burns during the charging process due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery during the charging process.
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Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
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Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while it is still installed. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic system may be damaged.
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Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
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Charge the battery. Observe the notes in the operating instructions for your battery charger.
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Refit the charged battery.
To do this, follow the steps described in "Removing the battery" more in reverse order.
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You can charge the battery using the jump-start terminals. These are located on the right when viewed in the direction of travel.
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Open the bonnet more.
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Jump-start terminals
Reconnecting the battery
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Always reconnect the battery in the sequence described below. Never swap the terminal clamps. You may otherwise damage the vehicle electronics.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Connect the positive terminal clamp and secure the cover.
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Connect the negative terminal clamp.
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Connect the breather hose. Make sure that a cell cap is fitted is fitted on the side.
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If the battery power supply has been interrupted (e.g. if it has been reconnected), you must carry out the following tasks:
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Set the time more.
On vehicles with COMAND and a navigation system*, the clock is set automatically
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Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof* more.
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Reset the function for folding the exterior mirrors in/out automatically* by folding the mirrors out once more.
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Reset the side windows more
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