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& WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec‐
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks which
may ignite the highly flammable gas mixture
in the battery.
To discharge any electrostatic charge
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that may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the bat‐
tery.
The highly flammable gas mixture is created while
the battery is charging and when jump-starting.
& WARNING Danger of chemical burns
from the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
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clothing.
Do not lean over the battery.
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Do not inhale battery gases.
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Keep children away from the battery.
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Immediately rinse battery acid off thor‐
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oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage caused by improper disposal of
batteries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is
illegal to dispose of them with the household
rubbish.
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Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If the 12 V battery has to be connected, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the safety notes and protective meas‐
ures when handling batteries.
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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 the skin, eyes
and clothing. Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular gloves, an apron
and a safety mask. Immediately rinse
electrolyte acid splashes off with
clean water. If necessary, seek medi‐
cal advice.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Observe these Operating Instructions.
If you do not use the vehicle for a long period or
drive short distances regularly:
connect the battery to a charger recommen‐
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ded for Mercedes-Benz.
consult a qualified specialist workshop to dis‐
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connect the battery
Starting assistance and charging the 12 V
battery
Always use the jump-start connection point in
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the engine compartment when charging the
battery and jump-starting.
* NOTE Damaging the battery through
overvoltage
When charging using a battery charger with‐
out a maximum charging voltage, the battery
or the vehicle electronics may be damaged.
Only use battery chargers with a maxi‐
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mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
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