Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC Owner's Manual page 410

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
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clothing.
Do not lean over the battery.
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Do not inhale battery gases.
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Keep children away from the battery.
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Immediately rinse battery acid off thor-
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oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately.
All vehicles
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat-
teries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is
illegal to dispose of them with the household
rubbish.
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Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 12 V battery is
used improperly.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are pro-
hibited when handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or
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acid splashes off with clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately.
Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of the battery or use the battery to sup-
port a person in any way.
Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
Not plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode.
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Activating/deactivating standby mode
( page 237, 236)
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
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charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery.