Battery - Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual

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Battery

Notes on the battery
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period.
To prevent damage from corrosion, only
replace the battery with one that has a central
ventilation cover.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time.
G Risk of injury
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batter-
ies.
Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating
sparks.
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Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a
face mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's
Manual.
H Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries
in an environmentally responsible manner.
Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service
Practical advice
Centre or a special collection point for old
batteries.
G Risk of injury
Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for
safety reasons, you only use batteries
which have been tested and approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These bat-
teries provide increased impact protection
to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering
acid burns should the battery be damaged
in the event of an accident.
To prevent acid burns, observe the follow-
ing safety notes when handling batteries:
Do not lean over batteries.
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Do not place any metal objects on a bat-
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tery. You could otherwise cause a short
circuit and the battery's highly flammable
gas mixture could ignite.
Make sure that you do not create an elec-
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trostatic charge, e.g. by wearing syn-
thetic clothing or as a result of friction on
fabrics. Therefore, you should not pull or
slide the battery over carpets or other
synthetic materials.
Never touch the battery first. To dis-
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charge a possible electrostatic charge,
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