Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 202

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Breakdown assistance
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat‐
teries
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.
Risk of explosion
Fire, naked 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 by 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 using a battery charger without a maxi‐
mum 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.
& WARNING Risk of explosion from hydro‐
gen gas igniting
A battery generates hydrogen gas during the
charging process. If there is a short circuit or
sparks start to form, there is a danger of the
hydrogen gas igniting.
Make sure that the positive terminal of
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the connected battery does not come
into contact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a
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battery.
When connecting and disconnecting the
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battery, you must observe the described
order for the battery clamps.
When giving starting assistance, always
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make sure that you only connect battery
terminals with identical polarity.
During starting assistance, you must
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observe the described order for con‐
necting and disconnecting the jump
lead.
Do not connect or disconnect the bat‐
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tery clamps while the engine is running.