Reconnecting the batteries
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.
Connect the negative lead 1.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections.
Reinstall the filter box.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
i
The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock ( page 118) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator's manual).
Resynchronize the ESP
( page 268).
Resynchronize side windows
( page 186).
Resynchronize sliding/pop-up roof
( page 189).
Practical hints
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.
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