Charging The Battery - Mercedes-Benz ML350 Operator's Manual

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover ( page 467).
Connect the negative lead.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections!
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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock ( page 165)
(see Modular COMAND system
operator's manual).
Resynchronize the power windows
( page 232).
Resynchronize the power tilt/slid-
ing sunroof* ( page 237).

Charging the battery

If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start contacts
located in the engine compartment
( page 471).
Warning!
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
Practical hints
Charge the battery in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
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method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Battery
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