Disconnecting - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Disconnecting the battery
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If the positive terminal of the connected
battery comes into contact with vehicle parts,
there is a risk of a short circuit. This could
cause the flammable gas mix to ignite. You
and others could be seriously injured.
Do not place any metal objects or tools on
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the batteries.
When disconnecting the batteries, always
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disconnect the negative terminal clamp
before the positive terminal clamp.
When connecting the batteries, always
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connect the positive terminal clamp before
the negative terminal clamp.
Do not loosen or disconnect the batteries
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when the engine is running.
! Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock before you loosen or
disconnect the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery in the
battery case in the driver's footwell first.
!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise
damage the vehicle electronics.
Disconnecting the starter battery
Removing/installing the floor covering in
the driver's footwell
The starter battery is located in the battery
case in the driver's footwell.
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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To remove: loosen screws = and take off
trim ;.
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Remove floor covering :.
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To install: replace floor covering : in the
driver's footwell.
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WARNING
Free movement of the pedals must not be
impaired. This would otherwise jeopardize the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Make sure that the floor covering is pushed
under the carrier of the accelerator pedal and
cannot slide between the carrier and the
accelerator pedal when you install it.
This would otherwise prevent you from
depressing the accelerator pedal completely,
thereby restricting your vehicle's
acceleration, e.g. during overtaking.
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Slide floor covering : underneath the
carrier for 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.
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Put trim ; in place and screw the screws
= back in.
Maintenance
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