Mercedes-Benz E-class 1999 Control Switch User Manual
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Battery
Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while
connecting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid.
Do not allow this fluid to come in
contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
In case it does, immediately flush
affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen
gas, which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc..
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located
under the rear seat cushion. To minimize
the chance for acid leakage which could
cause severe burns during a crash or
rollover, a special acid leakage resistant
battery was factory installed. A
replacement battery for the car must not
leak acid when upside down for at least
15 minutes. Your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer can provide such a special
battery.
The service life of the battery is
dependent on its condition of charge. The
battery should always be kept sufficiently
charged, in order to last an optimum
length of time.
Therefore, we strongly recommend
that you have the battery charge
checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the
vehicle less than approximately 200
miles (300 km) per month, mostly for
short distance trips, or if it is not
used for long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery
charger after the battery has been
disconnected from the vehicle electrical
circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative
lead first and connect last.
When removing and connecting the
battery, always make sure that all
electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in steering lock
position 0. The battery, its filler caps, the
vent tube and the opposite plug must
always be securely installed when the
car is in operation. During removal and
installation always protect the
disconnected battery positive (+)
terminal with the cover attached to the
battery.