recycled in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, or to a special col-
lection point for old batter-
ies.
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Risk of injury
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for yourvehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event
of an accident.
To prevent acid burns, observe the following
safety notes when handling batteries:
R
do not lean over the battery.
R
do not place any metal objects on a battery.
Otherwise, you could cause a short circuit
and the battery's gas mixture could ignite.
R
make sure that you do not create an elec-
trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing synthetic
clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics.
Therefore, you should not pull or slide the
battery over carpets or other synthetic
materials.
R
never touch the battery first. To discharge
a possible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touch the bodywork.
R
do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery may explode as a result of electro-
static charge or due to flying sparks.
!
Switch off the engine and remove the key
before disconnecting the terminal clamps
from the battery. Otherwise, you may
destroy electronic components, such as
the alternator.
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Remove the key if you park the vehicle
and do not require any electrical consum-
ers. The vehicle will then use very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
Mercedes-Benzrecommends that you do not
carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g.
removing or charging. Always have this work
performed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
vehicle interior. It is located in the footwell in
front of the front seat on the right-hand side
of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of
travel.
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Apply the parking brake and on vehicles
with AUTOTRONIC, shift the transmission
to position P.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X
Turn the key to position 0 (Y page 111) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
X
Remove the floormat.
X
Remove retaining screw : by turning it
anti-clockwise, e.g. by using a coin.
X
Lift up cover ;.
X
Remove filter box :.
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Information on disconnecting the battery
(Y page 233).
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Battery
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