Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 381

Practical advice
Battery
Charging and fitting the battery
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Risk of injury
Never charge the battery when it is fitted in
the vehicle. You could otherwise damage
the vehicle's electronics. Only charge the
battery in a well ventilated area. During the
charging process, gases may escape and
generate minor explosions which could in-
jure you and others or cause paint damage
or acid corrosion to the vehicle.
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Risk of acid burns
During the charging process, there is a risk
of acid burns due to the gases escaping
from the battery. Do not lean over the bat-
tery while the engine is being jump-started.
!
Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
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Charge the battery.
Observe the notes in the operating
instructions for your battery charger.
Refit the charged battery.
To do so, follow the steps described
under "Removing the battery" in the
reverse order.
Connecting the battery
!
Always connect the battery in the order de-
scribed below. Never swap the terminal clamps.
You could otherwise damage the vehicle's elec-
tronics.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive terminal and
secure the cover.
Connect the negative terminal.
Connect the breather hose.
Make sure that the battery is fitted with
a stopper opposite the breather hose.
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If the power supply to the battery has been
interrupted (e.g. it has been reconnected), you
must carry out the following tasks:
Set the clock ( page 121)
Reset the side windows ( page 180)