Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS WAGON C 240 - Manual (Page 406)

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Practical hints
Battery
1 Negative terminal
2 Positive terminal cover
Disconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off the engine ( ୴ page 57).
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 296).
̈ Remove the filter box ( ୴ page 403).
̈ Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal 1.
̈ Remove cover 2 from the positive
terminal.
̈ Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
̈ Remove the screw-nuts securing the
battery.
̈ Remove the battery bracket.
̈ Take out the 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.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery
ț you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
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.