Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG - Manual (Page 414)

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Practical hints
Battery
Charging and reinstalling the battery ̈ Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Reconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
̈ Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover
2.
̈ Connect the battery negative lead.
̈ Reinstall the filter box ( ୴ page 411).
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the bat-
tery ventilation hose must always be
securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!