Location - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Battery
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dangers posed by batteries and
acid.
When handling batteries, observe
the safety precautions and special
protective measures contained in
this Operator's Manual.
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Environmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Observe the following notes:
Recharge the battery more frequently, if you:
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predominantly drive short distances
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predominantly drive at low outside temper-
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atures
park the vehicle longer than three weeks
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In order for the batteries to achieve their max-
imum possible service life, they must always
be sufficiently charged.
When you park the vehicle, remove the key if
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you do not require any electrical consumers.
The vehicle will then use very little energy,
thus conserving battery power.
When replacing a battery, only use batteries
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that are recommended for use in Sprinter
vehicles.
Have the battery removed at a qualified spe-
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cialist workshop.
If you leave your vehicle parked your vehicle
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longer than three weeks:
consult a qualified specialist workshop or
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switch off the power supply using the bat-
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tery main switch (
disconnect the batteries (
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Otherwise, you need to check the battery's
condition of charge every three weeks, since
page 118) or
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page 229).
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standby power consumption can drain the
battery. If the battery voltage is lower than
12.2 V, the battery must be charged. Other-
wise, the battery may be damaged by exhaus-
tive discharging.
Be sure to observe the notes on charging the
batteries ( page 232).
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Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with three bat-
teries, depending on the equipment version:
Starter battery in the battery case in the left
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footwell
Additional battery in the engine compartment
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Auxiliary battery under the left-hand front
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seat
Have the auxiliary battery removed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Installing/removing the floor cover-
ing (starter battery)
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.