Disconnecting The Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Battery
Have the battery removed at a
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main-
tenance intervals or contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for further information.
If you charge the battery yourself, make
sure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions for your battery charger.
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Disconnecting the battery

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Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions ( page 351).
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Remove the breather hose from the
battery.
Warning!
With a disconnected battery
you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
the gear selector lever will remain
P
locked in position
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