Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI, Owner'S Manual

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Practical advice
Battery
Your vehicle is fitted with two batteries:
앫
Starter battery in the engine compart-
ment
앫
Consumer battery in the boot for elec-
trical consumers
In order for the batteries to achieve their
maximum possible service life, they must
always be sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it parked up for a
lengthy period.
To prevent damage from corrosion, only re-
place the batteries with ones that have a
central ventilation cover. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that, for safety reasons, you
only use batteries which have been tested
and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
If you wish to leave your vehicle parked up
for a long period of time, consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Battery G
Risk of injury
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batter-
ies.
Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and smok-
ing are prohibited when han-
dling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid
contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.
Immediately rinse acid splash-
es off with clean water. Con-
sult a doctor if necessary.
G
Risk of injury
Wear eye protection.
Keep out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Observe the instructions in
this Owner’s Manual.
H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries
in an environmentally responsible manner.
Take them to a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen-
tre or a special collection point for old bat-
teries.