Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Battery
Removing the batteries
̈ Remove the screw securing the bat-
tery.
̈ Remove the battery support and brack-
et. Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling batteries
̈ Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the batteries
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
̈ Connect the negative lead.
Warning! G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
i
The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
ț Set the clock ( page 112).
ț Set the date in trip computer
(
page 172).
ț Calibrate the compass
(
page 174).
ț Resynchronize the ESP
(
page 225).
ț Resynchronize side windows
(
page 136).
ț Resynchronize sliding/pop-up
roof*(
page 138).