Battery (Vehicle) - Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023 Operator's Manual

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When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
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filling hose from the valve of the sealed tire.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
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sealed tire.
Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire infla-
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tion compressor.
The filling hose stays on the tire sealant bottle.
Drive to the nearest qualified specialist work-
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shop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle and
filling hose replaced there.

Battery (vehicle)

Notes on the 12 V battery
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
When braking
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In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
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incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
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Always have work on the battery carried
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out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on ABS (
page 213)
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Further information on ESP
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries which have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Breakdown assistance 361
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion bat-
tery
& WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec-
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
explosive gas mixture in the battery.
To discharge any electrostatic charge
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that may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery.
The highly flammable gas mixture is created while
the battery is charging and during starting assis-
tance.
& WARNING Danger of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
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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