Reconnecting The Battery - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
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Reconnecting the battery

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
Connect the negative lead.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
Reinstall the water tray.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
Set the clock ( page 133).
Resynchronize side windows
( page 236).
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.