Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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Observe the following notes:
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Recharge the battery more frequently, if you:
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predominantly drive short distances
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predominantly drive at low outside temper-
atures
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leave the vehicle parked for a lengthy
period
In order for the batteries to achieve their max-
imum possible service life, they must always
be sufficiently charged.
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Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a
long period of time.
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When you park the vehicle, remove the key if
you do not require any electrical consumers.
The vehicle will then use very little energy,
thus conserving battery power.
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If your vehicle requires jump-starting, or if you
wish to provide jump-starting assistance to
another vehicle, only use the jump-starting
connection point in the engine compartment
(
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page 319).
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For safety reasons, only replace a battery with
a battery that has been recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
These batteries have been tested and
approved for your vehicle. They provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event of
an accident.
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Have the battery removed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Installation locations
Your vehicle may be equipped with two batteries
located in the seat base of the right-hand front
seat, depending on the equipment version:
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Starter battery
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Auxiliary battery
Disconnecting and removing
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WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
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Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
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Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
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It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
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When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
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It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jump leads.
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Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
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WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once.
! You should have all work involving the bat-
tery carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If, in exceptional circumstances, you need to
disconnect the battery yourself, please make
sure that:
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Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
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You have switched off the engine and
removed the key. Make sure the ignition is
switched off. Check to see that there are no
indicator lamps lighting in the instrument
cluster. Electronic components such as the
alternator may otherwise be damaged.
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After the battery has been disconnected,
the parking brake is automatically
engaged. You can then no longer move the
vehicle.
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For vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is locked in position P
Battery
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Maintenance and care
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