Battery (Vehicle) - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual

Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
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sealed tire.
Store the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla‐
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tion compressor.
Drive to the nearest qualified specialist work‐
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shop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle
and filling hose replaced there.

Battery (vehicle)

Notes on the 12 V battery
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to
work carried out incorrectly on the bat‐
tery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys‐
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations in particular:
When braking
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In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
In the event of a short circuit or a simi‐
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lar incident, contact a qualified special‐
ist workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
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Always have work on the battery carried
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out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on ABS (
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Further information on ESP ® (
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries which have been tes‐
ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz. These batteries provide increased impact
protection to prevent vehicle occupants from
suffering acid burns should the battery be dam‐
aged in the event of an accident.
& WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec‐
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
explosive 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 during starting
assistance.
& WARNING Danger of chemical burns
page 153)
from the battery acid
page 154)
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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