Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual page 231

Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
To remove: remove screws = and take off
X
trim ;.
Remove floor covering :.
X
To install: insert floor covering : and align
X
with the driver's seat base and the doorway.
Put trim ; in place and screw screws =
X
back in.
Disconnecting/connecting the
starter battery
Important safety notes
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WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
Make sure that the positive terminal of a
R
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
R
tery.
It is important that you observe the descri-
R
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
When jump-starting, make sure that the
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battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
It is particularly important to observe the
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described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
Never connect or disconnect the battery
R
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the starter battery
!
Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock. Firstly remove the bat-
tery terminals. Otherwise, you could destroy
electronic components such as the alterna-
tor.
Always disconnect the starter battery in the
battery case in the left-hand side footwell
first.
!
Always disconnect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the vehi-
cle electronics.
If the vehicle is expected to be out of use for over
3 weeks, disconnect the batteries. This will pre-
vent battery discharge caused by off-load cur-
rent consumption.
Battery cover in the left footwell
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Switch off the engine and remove the key
X
from the ignition lock.
Remove the floor covering (
X
Loosen screws ; and slide battery cover :
X
in the direction of the arrow.
The screws must protrude beyond the larger
recesses.
Remove battery cover : upwards.
X
Starter battery in the left footwell
First loosen and remove the negative terminal
X
clamp so that it is no longer in contact with
the terminal.
Remove the cover from the positive terminal.
X
Loosen the positive terminal clamp and fold it
X
up to the side together with the pre-fuse box.
Battery
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Y
Z