Notes on removal
Observe the following notes on removing the ve‐
hicle battery:
▷ Park the vehicle and switch off consumers.
▷ First disconnect the power at the negative
terminal. Then disconnect the power at the
positive terminal.
Notes on installation
Observe the following notes on installing the ve‐
hicle battery:
▷ Remove any foreign bodies from the battery
holder.
▷ Only install the battery in the intended posi‐
tion in the vehicle.
▷ Keep the battery and vehicle connection con‐
tacts clean.
▷ First connect the power at the positive termi‐
nal. Then connect the power at the negative
terminal.
▷ Use the connections, connectors and covers
provided.
▷ Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if
necessary.
Initial operation
The battery is operational. No special precau‐
tions are required for start-up.
Charging the battery
A battery charger installed in the vehicle supplies
the vehicle battery with current. The battery
charger draws the energy required from the
high-voltage battery.
For further information:
Charge vehicle, see page 322.
Open circuit
Following an open circuit, some equipment will
have to be reinitialised or individual settings will
need to be updated, for example:
▷ Parking brake, see page 147.
▷ With memory function: save positions again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
Storing the battery
Observe the following information on storing ve‐
hicle batteries:
▷ Store the battery in a cool and dry place.
▷ Protect the battery from direct sunlight and
frost.
▷ Only clean the battery with a damp, anti-static
cloth.
▷ Store the battery upright and secure it
against falling over.
▷ Install the oldest batteries first.
▷ Do not remove the protective cap from the
contacts.
▷ Charge or install the battery by the date on
the battery label at the latest. Once fully
charged, the battery will work for another
10 months.
Disposing of the old battery
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐
lecting point.
Batteries filled with acid should be transported
upright. Protect batteries against falling over
when in transit.
Warranty
See the vehicle purchase contract for informa‐
tion on the battery warranty.
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