Reconnecting The Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 Operator's Manual

Reconnecting the battery

Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 2.
Connect the battery negative lead.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections.
Reinstall the filter box ( page 347).
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
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The following procedures must be
carried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock ( page 135).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
See COMAND operator's manual.
Synchronize side windows
( page 218).
Synchronize tilt/sliding sunroof*
( page 222).
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.
Battery
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