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Battery
Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling
and reconnecting the battery
Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery is a complicated
and technically demanding procedure that
also requires safety precautions to avoid
the risk of injury. We strongly recommend
that it should be performed by a qualified
technician only. If it is necessary to work
on the battery, contact a local authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call
our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Charging the battery
If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start terminals
located in the engine compartment
(
୴ page 400).
̈ Charge the battery in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
!
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.
Warning! G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit* specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the sepa-
rate instructions for the accessory battery
charger*.
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With a discharged battery
ț you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
ț the gear selector lever will remain locked in
park position P