Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 262

Battery
260
Be sure to observe the notes on charging
the batteries (
Y
Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with three bat-
teries, depending on the equipment version:
a starter battery in the battery case in the
R
driver's footwell
additional battery in the engine compart-
R
ment
auxiliary battery under the driver's seat
R
Have the auxiliary battery removed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Installing/removing the floor cover-
ing (starter battery)
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
To remove: remove screws = and take off
X
trim ;.
page 263).
Remove floor covering :.
X
To install: place floor covering : in the
X
driver's footwell.
Slide floor covering : underneath the car-
X
rier of the accelerator pedal and align it at
the base of the driver's seat and at the door
sill.
Make sure that the floor covering does not
obstruct the accelerator pedal.
Put trim ; in place and screw screws =
X
back in.
Disconnecting/connecting the
starter battery
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
Make sure that the positive terminal of a
R
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
R
tery.
It is important that you observe the descri-
R
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
When jump-starting, make sure that the
R
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
It is particularly important to observe the
R
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
Never connect or disconnect the battery
R
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the starter battery
! Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock before you loosen or
disconnect the terminal clamps. You may