Battery - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual

Battery

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The prescribed service interval is based on
normal vehicle use. Service work will need to
be performed more frequently than prescribed
if the vehicle is operated under more arduous
conditions or with higher loads. Such arduous
conditions include:
regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
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ate stops
driving predominantly short distances
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frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
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on poor road surfaces
leaving the engine idling for long periods on
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a frequent basis
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for exam-
ple, replaced more frequently. Under more
arduous operating conditions, the tires must
be checked more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Com-
mercial Van Center.
Hiding service messages
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
X
Press the 3 button on the instrument clus-
ter.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
X
Press the a or % button on the steer-
ing wheel.
Calling up the service due date
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the but-
tons in the instrument cluster.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press È to select the service display.
The display shows a possible service mes-
sage.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Press = or ; to select the
menu.
X
Press 9 or : to select the
PLUS
submenu and press a to confirm.
The display shows the service due date.
Battery
Important safety notes
Work on the battery, e.g. removing or instal-
ling, requires specialist knowledge and the use
of special tools. Therefore, always have work
on the battery carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This
can lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting
system, the ABS (anti-lock braking system)
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or the ESP
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
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
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Do not drive any further.
You should have all work involving the bat-
tery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Further information can be found under "ABS"
( Y page 67) and under "ESP
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WARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the crea-
tion of sparks, which could ignite the highly
explosive gases of a battery. There is a risk
of an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehi-
cle body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
Service
The flammable gas mix is produced when the
ASSYST
battery is charged or when the vehicle is jump-
started.
(Electronic Stability Program).
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" ( Y page 68).