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Battery
must not leak acid when upside down for at least 15
minutes. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can
provide such a special battery.
Warning!
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Important!
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
Battery replacement information:
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in steering lock position 0. The battery,
its filler caps, the vent tube and the opposite plug must
always be securely installed when the vehicle in
The maintenance-free battery is located under the rear
seat cushion. To minimize the chance for acid leakage
which could cause severe burns during a crash or
rollover, a special acid leakage resistant battery was
factory installed. A replacement battery for the vehicle
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E320, Mercedes-Benz E430, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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