Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 350 User Manual
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Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
̈
Depress parking brake firmly or move
gear selector lever to position P.
̈
Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈
Remove key from the steering lock.
̈
Open the hood (
୴
page 222).
̈
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
̈
Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
̈
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
̈
Remove the screw securing the
battery.
̈
Remove the battery support and
bracket.
̈
Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling the 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 re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
̈
Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
̈
Connect the negative lead.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery
ț
you will no longer be able to turn the key
in the steering lock
ț
the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position P
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.