Reconnecting The Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Battery

Reconnecting the battery

!
Always connect the battery in the order de-
scribed below. Otherwise the vehicle's electron-
ics can be damaged.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver's door.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 3 ( page 422).
Connect the battery negative lead 2
( page 422).
Reinstall the filter box ( page 421).
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The following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnecting):
Set the clock ( page 156). Vehicles with
COMAND*: see COMAND operator's manu-
al.
Synchronize the side windows
( page 247).
Synchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof*
( page 252).
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.