Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 373

370 Breakdown assistance
If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 12 V battery is
used improperly.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are pro-
hibited when handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or
acid splashes off with clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately.
Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of the battery or use the battery to sup-
port a person in any way.
Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
Non-plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode
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( page 211).
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
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charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery.
Notes on starting assistance and charging the 12
V battery
All vehicles
When charging the battery and during starting
assistance, always use the jump-start connection
point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery due to over-
voltage
When charging using a battery charger without
a maximum charging voltage, the battery or
the on-board 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 due to the
ignition of hydrogen gas
If there is a short circuit or sparks are created,
there is a danger of hydrogen gas igniting
when you charge the battery.
Make sure that the POSITIVE terminal of
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a 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, always observe the sequence of
battery terminals described.