Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 350

Battery
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Reconnecting and fitting
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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
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connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
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tery.
It is important that you observe the descri-
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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 jump leads.
Never connect or disconnect the battery
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terminals while the engine is running.
! Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never mix up the terminal
clamp disconnection/connection order and
never mix up the terminal clamps. You will
otherwise damage the vehicle electronics.
Always observe the specified installation
position for the positive terminal. The positive
terminal may otherwise come into contact
with vehicle parts. This results in a risk of
short circuit and fire.
The starter battery is located in the seat base of
the right-hand front seat.
Example: starter battery
X
Place the battery on the door sill panel as
shown and secure with handles = if neces-
sary.
X
Connect positive clamp ; to positive termi-
nal :. Always observe the positive terminal
installation position shown when doing so.
The positive lead must be routed parallel to
the side of the battery housing in the connec-
tion area.
X
Place the positive clamp cover on positive
terminal :.
X
Fold both handles = down onto the battery.
X
Push the battery into the seat base until the
negative terminal can be connected.
X
Connect the negative clamp to negative ter-
minal ?.
X
Push the battery into the seat base as far as it
will go.
Open seat base with fitted starter battery
X
Push breather hose A onto the battery con-
nection at the top.
X
Guide holder C over the lower side of the
battery housing and the threads for screws
B.
X
Screw on holder C with screws B.
The battery is secured to prevent slipping.
X
Replace the stowage compartment diagonally
from above into the battery compartment and
close it.
The stowage compartment must engage audi-
bly at the top into the two brackets on the seat
base.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X
Reset the side window (
X
Reset the exterior mirrors (
X
Reset the electric sliding doors (
X
Reset the EASY-PACK tailgate (
Y
page 91).
Y
page 123).
Y
page 85).
Y
page 88).