Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 246)

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Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 171).
̈ Disconnect the battery negative
lead 3.
̈ Remove the cover 2 from the positive
terminal.
̈ Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
̈ Remove the screw on the swivel bar.
̈ Remove the swivel bar. Take out the
battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
̈ Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.
̈ Connect the negative lead 3.
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.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!
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.
i
The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
ț Set the clock ( ୴ page 90).
ț Resynchronize the ESP
(
୴ page 195).
ț Re-enter the radio code (see radio
operating instructions).
ț Resynchronize side windows
(
୴ page 128).