Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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Battery
Warning!
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries
while connecting, you might
get injured.
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..
The maintenance-free battery is
located in the trunk under the
trunk floor.
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.
Therefore, we strongly recom­
mend that you have the battery
charge checked frequently, and
corrected if necessary, espe­
cially 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.
Only charge a battery with a
battery charger after the battery
has been disconnected from the
vehicle electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery
negative lead first and connect
last.
When removing and connecting
the battery, always make sure that
all electrical consumers are off
and the key is in steering lock
position 0. The battery and its vent
tube must always be securely
installed when the car is in
operation.
While the engine is running the
battery terminal clamps must not
be loosened or detached, other­
wise the generator and other
electronic components would be
damaged.
Note:
After reconnecting the battery also
resynchronize the Express feature
of the power windows (see
Power
Windows in Index).
Battery Recycling
Batteries contain materials that
can harm the environment with
improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries
contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the
preferred method of disposal.
Many states require sellers of
batteries to accept old batteries for
recycling.