Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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4.9 Maintenance and repairs
4 Planning of bodies
4.9
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair of the vehicle should not be
made unnecessarily difficult by the vehicle modifica-
tions or accessory equipment. Observe the operating
instructions.
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Maintenance points and major assemblies must be
easily accessible.
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Stowage boxes must be installed with maintenance
flaps or removable rear panels.
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The battery compartment must be sufficiently ven-
tilated, with provision for air to enter and exit.
Check the condition and capacity of batteries and
service them in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications (
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Note
Leaving the vehicle parked up for long periods
of time can lead to battery damage. This can be
avoided by disconnecting the battery and storing it
appropriately. See the operator's manual for further
information.
Installation position of starter battery (seat base)
1 Main battery
Installation position for jump-starting and charging
connection
1 Negative terminal of booster battery
2 Positive terminal of booster battery
3 Ground contact of vehicle (Metris)
4 Positive terminal of jump-start connection point
(Metris)