For accident clarification purposes, the following
measures can be taken up to an hour after the
emergency call has been initiated:
R
The current vehicle position can be determined
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A voice connection to the vehicle occupants
can be established
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire strongly impairs the vehicle's driving
characteristics, as well as its steering and
braking characteristics.
#
Do not drive with a flat tire.
#
Replace the flat tire with the spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified special-
ist workshop.
In the event of a flat tire, the following options are
available depending on your vehicle's equipment:
R
You can make a breakdown assistance call
using the breakdown assistance call button in
the overhead control panel .
R
Change the wheel (
/
page 260).
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
R
When braking
R
In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
#
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
#
Do not drive on.
#
Always have work on the battery carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
R
Further information on ABS (
/
page 144)
R
Further information on ESP
®
(
/
page 145)
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
starter battery replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
If you want to replace the battery yourself, observe
the following information:
R
Only replace a faulty battery with a battery
which fulfills the vehicle's specific require-
ments.
R
Carry over detachable parts such as the vent
hose or terminal cover from the battery which
is to be replaced.
R
Make sure that the vent hose is always con-
nected to its original opening on the battery
side.
Install the existing or newly supplied stop
plugs.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could escape.
R
Make sure that the detachable parts are con-
nected in the same way as before.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you only use batteries that have been tested
and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
These batteries provide increased impact protec-
tion to prevent vehicle occupants from suffering
acid burns should the battery be damaged in an
accident.
&
WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec-
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly explo-
sive gas mixture in the battery.
#
To discharge any electrostatic charge
that may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery.
The highly flammable gas mixture is created while
the battery is charging and when jump-starting.
&
WARNING Danger of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
#
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.
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