Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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apron and a face mask. Immediately
rinse electrolyte or acid splashes off
with clean water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
If you do not intend to use the vehicle over an
extended period of time:
R
Activate standby mode, or
R
Connect the battery to a battery charger
approved by Mercedes-Benz, or
R
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
disconnect the battery
Starting assistance and charging the 12 V
battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery
#
When charging the battery and during start‐
ing assistance, always use the jump-start
connection point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery from over‐
voltage
When charging using a battery charger with‐
out a maximum charging voltage, the battery
or the on-board electronics may be damaged.
#
Only use battery chargers with a maxi‐
mum charging voltage of 14.4 V.
All other vehicles
#
When charging the battery and during start‐
ing assistance, always use the jump-start
connection point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damaging the battery through
overvoltage
When charging using a battery charger with‐
out a maximum charging voltage, the battery
or the vehicle electronics may be damaged.
#
Only use battery chargers with a maxi‐
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
&
WARNING Risk of explosion from hydro‐
gen gas igniting
A battery generates hydrogen gas during the
charging process. If there is a short circuit or
sparks start to form, there is a danger of the
hydrogen gas igniting.
#
Make sure that the positive terminal of
the connected battery does not come
into contact with vehicle parts.
#
Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
#
When connecting and disconnecting the
battery, you must observe the descri‐
bed order for the battery clamps.
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