Starting Assistance And Charging The 12 V Battery - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If you have to connect the 12 volt battery, con‐
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion
Fire, open flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corro‐
sive. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular gloves, an
apron and a face mask. Immediately
rinse electrolyte or acid splashes off
with clean water. Contact a physician
if necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
If you do not intend to use the vehicle over an
extended period of time:
Activate standby mode, or
R
Connect the battery to a battery charger
R
approved by Mercedes-Benz, or
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
R
disconnect the battery
Breakdown assistance 301
Starting assistance and charging the 12 V
battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery
When charging the battery and during start‐
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ing assistance, always use the jump-start
connection point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery from over‐
voltage
When charging using a battery charger with‐
out a maximum charging voltage, the battery
or the on-board electronics may be damaged.
Only use battery chargers with a maxi‐
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mum charging voltage of 14.4 V.
All other vehicles
When charging the battery and during start‐
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ing assistance, always use the jump-start
connection point in the engine compartment.