R
It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
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Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never mix up the terminal
clamp disconnection/connection order and
never mix up the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise damage the vehicle electronics.
Always observe the prescribed positive ter-
minal installation position when doing so.
Otherwise, the positive clamp may come into
contact with vehicle parts. In this case there is
a risk that the vehicle may short-circuit and
catch fire.
The following description on connecting and
installing the battery is based upon the example
of the starter battery in the seat base of the
right-hand front seat. The additional battery is
connected and installed in the same way as the
starter battery. The auxiliary battery is located in
the seat base of the left-hand front seat.
Example: starter battery
X
Place the battery on the door sill panel as
shown and secure with handles
=
if neces-
sary.
X
Connect positive clamp
;
to positive termi-
nal
:
. Always observe the positive terminal
installation position shown when doing so.
The positive lead must be routed parallel to
the side of the battery housing in the connec-
tion area.
X
Place the positive clamp cover on positive
terminal
:
.
X
Fold both handles
=
down onto the battery.
X
Push the battery into the seat base until the
negative terminal can be connected.
X
Connect the negative clamp to negative ter-
minal
?
.
X
Push the battery into the seat base as far as it
will go.
Open seat base with installed battery (example:
right-hand front seat)
X
Push breather hose
A
onto the battery con-
nection at the top.
X
Guide holder
C
over the lower side of the
battery housing and the threads for screws
B
.
X
Screw on holder
C
with screws
B
.
The battery is secured to prevent slipping.
Seat base (example: right-hand front seat)
X
Insert cover
E
down in front of the battery
compartment into the seat base and close it.
Latching springs
D
of cover
E
should
engage audibly.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
X
Reset the side window (
Y
page 82).
X
Reset the electric sliding doors (
Y
page 78).
Battery
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Maintenanc
e
and
care
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