Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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X
Remove negative terminal clamp : from
the battery.
X
Remove cover ; from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X
Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X
Disconnect breather hose = .
Removing/fitting the battery
X
To remove: disconnect the battery
(
Y
page 214).
i
The bar over the battery prevents it from
slipping.
X
Loosen the screw on the bar.
X
Loosen and remove the two screws on the
clamping plate.
X
Remove the clamping plate.
X
Remove the battery.
X
To fit: follow the steps described in "To
remove" in reverse order.
Charging the battery
G WARNING
Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated
area. As the battery is being charged, gases
can escape and generate minor explosions.
This could injure you and other persons or
cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor-
rosion on the vehicle.
You can obtain information about battery
chargers which allow the battery to be
charged while still installed from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
G
WARNING
There is a risk of acid burns during the charg-
ing process due to the gases which escape
from the battery. Do not lean over the battery
during the charging process.
G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
!
Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charged
while still installed.
!
Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
X
Open the bonnet (
Y
page 190).
X
Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.
X
Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and earth point in the same order
as when connecting the donor battery in
the jump-starting procedure
(
Y
page 217).
Reconnecting the battery
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
X
Deactivate all electrical consumers, e.g.
radio, automatic climate control, etc.
X
Connect the positive terminal clamp and
secure the cover.
X
Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X
Connect the breather hose.
X
Close the bonnet.
Battery
215
Breakdown
assistance
Z