Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 320 - Manual (Page 430)

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Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
̈ Press the start/stop button until
the engine shuts off.
̈ Open the driver’s door.
̈ Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 3.
̈ Connect the battery negative lead 2.
̈ Reinstall the filter box ( ୴ page 427).
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!
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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*.
!
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.
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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):
ț Set the clock ( ୴ page 147) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).
ț Resynchronize the side windows
(
୴ page 243).