Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Battery
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step out of the vehicle first and touch the
bodywork.
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Do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery may explode as a result of elec-
trostatic charge or through the creation
of sparks.
!
Switch the engine off and remove the key
before unscrewing or disconnecting the
terminal clamps from the battery. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Have the battery checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, every two years or at least every
20,000 km.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removing, charging and replacing, carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is located on the front
bulkhead under the water tank on the right-
hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
1
Battery
2
Negative terminal
3
Positive terminal
Disconnecting the battery
!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
1
Water tank
2
Fastener
X
Apply the handbrake and shift the selector
lever to position P on vehicles with auto-
matic transmission*.
X
Switch off all electrical consumers.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X
Open the bonnet.
X
Turn fasteners 2 a quarter of a turn.
Practical advice
* optional
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