Battery - Dodge 2007 Sprinter Owner's Manual

Battery

Your vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
Starter battery in the battery recess in
the driver's footwell
Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partment
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The auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for jump-
starting operations. Only use the jump-
starting connection in the engine com-
partment if you require jump-starting
assistance or wish to provide jump-
starting assistance ( page 340).
Warning
Observe the safety notes in the "Operation"
section ( page 195).
Do not place any metal objects on the bat-
tery. Doing so can cause a short circuit.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a
central gas release cover to prevent corro-
sion damage and to protect occupants from
caustic burns in the event of an accident.
Have the batteries removed at an autho-
rized Sprinter Dealer which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required.
The manufacturer recommends that you
use an authorized Sprinter Dealer for this
purpose.
Disconnecting the battery
Warning
G There is a risk of a short circuit if the positive
terminal of the connected battery comes
into contact with vehicle parts. The highly
explosive gas mixture could ignite as a re-
sult. You and others could be seriously in-
jured as a result.
Do not place any metal objects or tools
on the batteries.
When disconnecting the batteries, al-
ways disconnect the negative terminals
first and then the positive terminals.
When reconnecting the batteries, al-
ways reconnect the positive terminals
first and then the negative terminals.
Do not loosen or disconnect the termi-
nal clamps on the batteries while the en-
gine is running.
CAUTION
!
Switch off the engine and take the key
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out of the ignition lock before you loos-
en or disconnect the terminal clamps.
You may otherwise destroy electronic
components such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery
in the battery recess in the driver's
footwell first.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Battery
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