Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
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Activate standby mode.
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery.
Notes on starting assistance and charging the 12
V battery
Vehicles with a lithium-ion battery
When charging the battery and during starting
assistance, always use the jump-start connection
point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery due to over-
voltage
When charging using a battery charger without
a maximum charging voltage, the battery or
the on-board electronics may be damaged.
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Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
All other vehicles
When charging the battery and during starting
assistance, always use the jump-start connection
point in the engine compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the battery due to over-
voltage
When charging using a battery charger without
a maximum charging voltage, the battery or
the on-board electronics may be damaged.
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Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
&
WARNING Risk of explosion due to the
ignition of hydrogen gas
If there is a short circuit or sparks are created,
there is a danger of hydrogen gas igniting
when you charge the battery.
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Make sure that the POSITIVE terminal of
a connected battery does not come into
contact with vehicle parts.
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Never place metal objects or tools on a
battery.
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When connecting and disconnecting the
battery, always observe the sequence of
battery terminals described.
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During starting assistance, always take
care to connect only battery terminals of
identical polarity.
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During starting assistance, observe the
sequence described for connecting and
disconnecting the jump leads.
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Do not connect or disconnect the bat-
tery terminals with the engine running.
452 Breakdown assistance