Jump Starting - SMART For two coupé Operator's Manual

ment in your vehicle model, the ventila-
tion hose is located either on the left or
right side of the battery).
Remove the battery.
X
Charging the battery
G WARNING
Avoid creating sparks when charging the
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with metal
objects and do not remove the battery
charger's terminal clamps until the battery
charger has been switched off and no fur-
ther gas is being discharged by the bat-
teries.
Only charge the battery in a well ventilated
area.
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging procedure due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over
the battery when it is being charged.
G WARNING
Never charge a battery while still installed
in the vehicle. Gases may escape during
charging and cause explosions that may
result in paint damage, corrosion or per-
sonal injury.
Charge battery in accordance with the
X
instructions of the battery charger man-
ufacturer.
! Only use chargers of a correct and suit-
able voltage.
! Never attempt to recharge a frozen bat-
tery. Have the battery checked at a smart
center. The battery housing could be
damaged.
Reinstalling the battery
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the
X
previously described steps in reverse
order.
! The battery, its filler caps and the ven-
tilation hose must always be securely
installed when the vehicle is in opera-
tion.
Reconnecting the battery
! Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehi-
cle's electronics can be damaged.
Turn off all electrical accessories.
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
! Never invert the terminal connections!
Connect the battery positive lead and
X
fasten cover ? (
Y
Connect battery negative lead =
X
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Y
i
After battery power (e.g. due to recon-
nection) was interrupted, you will have
to set the clock (
Y
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Have the battery's charge status and
acid level checked at the start of the cold
season at a smart center.

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Notes
G WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will
cause damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and
severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does,
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