X
When the batteries are charged: switch off
the battery charger and disconnect the posi-
tive and negative terminal clamps from the
batteries.
X
Screw the cell caps onto the batteries.
X
Disconnect the positive terminal clamp from
the batteries first, and then disconnect the
negative terminal clamp.
X
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery care
!
Dirty battery clamps and battery surfaces
cause leak currents which lead to the bat-
teries discharging.
!
Do not use cleaning agents containing
fuel. Cleaning agents containing fuel cor-
rode the battery housing.
!
If dirt gets into the battery cell, battery
self-discharge will increase and the battery
may be damaged.
Observe the following on battery care:
X
Always keep the terminal clamps and bat-
tery surfaces clean and dry.
X
Lightly grease the undersides of the battery
terminal clamps with acid-resistant grease.
X
Only clean the batteries with the cell caps
screwed in.
Otherwise, dirt can enter the battery cells.
X
Only clean the battery housing with com-
mercially available cleaning agents.
X
Recharge batteries that are not in use with a
no-load voltage of less than 12.4 V.
Replacing the batteries
Daimler Trucks North America recommends
that you replace the batteries with batteries of
the same type. If you use another type of bat-
tery, have the battery type set in the on-board
computer by a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes parking the vehicle for an exten-
ded period
If you park your vehicle for longer than
three weeks, observe the notes on parking the
vehicle for an extended (
Y
page 170).
Parking the vehicle for an extended
period
When parking the vehicle for an extended
period, special measures according to
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products Sheet No. 382.0 need to be taken.
You can obtain detailed information from any
Freightliner Service Center.
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