Charging - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Battery
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Installing and removing the auxiliary
battery (base of the driver's seat)
Removing the auxiliary battery
Disconnect the battery (
X
Loosen the bolts holding the retainer that
X
prevents the battery from moving around in
the base of the driver's seat.
Remove the battery holder and take out the
X
battery.
Installing the auxiliary battery
Insert the battery into the battery case.
X
Insert the battery holder.
X
Tighten the bolts holding the retainer that
X
prevents the battery from moving around in
the base of the driver's seat.
Connect the battery (
X

Charging

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WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
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WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
! Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger that has been tested and
approved by the distributor named on the
inside of the front cover. This device allows
the battery to be charged when it is instal-
page 265).
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page 265).
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led in the vehicle. The vehicle's electronics
may otherwise be damaged.
Recharge the removed battery. Observe
X
the notes in the operating instructions for
your battery charger.
Install the battery. Observe the notes on
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reconnecting the battery.
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If batteries are not being used, you should
charge them once a month.
It is also possible to charge the starter bat-
tery using the jump-starting connection
point in the engine compartment
( page 278).
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Care
! Dirty battery clamps and battery surfaces
cause leak currents which lead to the bat-
teries discharging.
! Do not use cleaning agents containing
fuel. Cleaning agents containing fuel cor-
rode the battery housing.
! If dirt gets into the battery cell, battery
self-discharge will increase and the battery
may be damaged.
The following points on battery care must be
observed:
Regularly check the battery terminals and
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the fastening of the negative cable to the
chassis to ensure that they are firmly
seated.
Always keep the battery terminals and bat-
X
tery surfaces clean and dry.
Lightly grease the undersides of the battery
X
terminals with acid-resistant grease.
Only clean the batteries when the caps are
X
screwed on.
Otherwise, dirt could get into the battery
cells.
Unscrew the caps and clean blocked
X
breathers with a suitable tool such as a
piece of wire.