Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 254

Battery
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It is particularly important to observe the
R
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
Never connect or disconnect the battery
R
terminals while the engine is running.
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never mix up the terminal
clamp disconnection/connection order and
never mix up the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise damage the vehicle electronics.
Always observe the prescribed positive ter-
minal installation position when doing so.
Otherwise, the positive clamp may come into
contact with vehicle parts. In this case there is
a risk that the vehicle may short-circuit and
catch fire.
The following description on connecting and
installing the battery is based upon the example
of the starter battery in the seat base of the
right-hand front seat. The additional battery is
connected and installed in the same way as the
starter battery. The auxiliary battery is located in
the seat base of the left-hand front seat.
Example: starter battery
Place the battery on the door sill panel as
X
shown and secure with handles = if neces-
sary.
Connect positive clamp ; to positive termi-
X
nal :. Always observe the positive terminal
installation position shown when doing so.
The positive lead must be routed parallel to
the side of the battery housing in the connec-
tion area.
Place the positive clamp cover on positive
X
terminal :.
Fold both handles = down onto the battery.
X
Push the battery into the seat base until the
X
negative terminal can be connected.
Connect the negative clamp to negative ter-
X
minal ?.
Push the battery into the seat base as far as it
X
will go.
Open seat base with installed battery (example:
right-hand front seat)
Push breather hose A onto the battery con-
X
nection at the top.
Guide holder C over the lower side of the
X
battery housing and the threads for screws
B.
Screw on holder C with screws B.
X
The battery is secured to prevent slipping.
Seat base (example: right-hand front seat)
Insert cover E down in front of the battery
X
compartment into the seat base and close it.
Latching springs D of cover E should
engage audibly.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
Reset the side window (
X
Reset the electric sliding doors (
X
page 81).
Y
page 77).
Y