Disconnecting/Connecting - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Battery
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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.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
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mends that you use only batteries that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
for your vehicle.
These batteries have been tested and
approved for your vehicle. They provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event of
an accident.
Have the battery removed at a qualified spe-
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cialist workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
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than 3 weeks:
consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre 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
charge status every 3 weeks, since standby
power consumption can drain the battery. If
the battery voltage is lower than 12.2 V, the
battery must be charged. Otherwise, the bat-
tery may be damaged by exhaustive discharg-
ing.
Be sure to observe the notes on charging the
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batteries ( page 255).
Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with three bat-
teries, depending on the equipment version:
a 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 front seat
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Have the auxiliary battery removed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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page 127) or
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page 252)
Fitting/removing the floor covering
(starter battery)
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WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always
sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor-
mats on top of one another.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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To remove: remove screws = and take off
trim ;.
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Remove floor covering :.
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To fit: align floor covering : with the driver's
seat base and the doorway.
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Put trim ; in place and screw screws =
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.