Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 261

dragging or pushing the battery across car-
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pet flooring or any other synthetic materi-
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rubbing the battery with cloths or towels.
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Comply with the following safety precautions
and take protective measures when handling
batteries.
Risk of explosion. Explosive oxy-
hydrogen is produced when bat-
teries are being charged. Only
charge batteries in well-ventilated
areas.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
therefore prohibited when work-
ing on the battery. Avoid creating
sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con-
tact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear acid-proof protective gloves.
If skin or clothes are splashed with
acid, neutralize the splashes
immediately with soapy water or
an acid neutralizer, and then clean
the affected areas with water.
Consult a doctor if necessary.
Wear eye protection. When mixing
water and acid, the liquid can
splash into your eyes. Rinse acid
splashes to the eyes immediately
with clean water and contact a
doctor immediately.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Children are not able to assess the
dangers posed by batteries and
acid.
When handling batteries, observe
the safety precautions and special
protective measures contained in
this Operator's Manual.
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Environmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Observe the following notes:
Recharge the battery more frequently, if
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you:
predominantly drive short distances
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predominantly drive at low outside tem-
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peratures
park the vehicle longer than
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three weeks
In order for the batteries to achieve their
maximum possible service life, they must
always be sufficiently charged.
When you park the vehicle, remove the key
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if you do not require any electrical consum-
ers. The vehicle will then use very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
When replacing a battery, only use batter-
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ies that are recommended for use in
Sprinter vehicles.
Have the battery removed at a qualified
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specialist workshop.
If you leave your vehicle parked your vehi-
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cle longer than three weeks:
consult a qualified specialist workshop
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or
switch off the power supply using the
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battery main switch (
disconnect the batteries (
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Otherwise, you need to check the battery's
condition of charge every three weeks,
since standby power consumption can
drain the battery. If the battery voltage is
lower than 12.2 V, the battery must be
charged. Otherwise, the battery may be
damaged by exhaustive discharging.
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