Reconnecting The Battery - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

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 bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the instructions for the
accessory battery charger.

Reconnecting the battery

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Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2 ( page 402).
Connect the negative lead.
!
NEVER invert the terminal connections!
Reinstall the filter box ( page 401).
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
Practical hints
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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 139) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator's manual).
Resynchronize side windows
( page 240).
Resynchronize panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*
( page 246).
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
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
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