Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Руководство пользователя

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battery over carpets or other synthetic
materials.
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never touch the battery first. To discharge
a possible electrostatic charge, step out of
the vehicle first and touch the bodywork.
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do not wipe the battery using a cloth. The
battery may explode as a result of electro-
static charge or due to flying sparks.
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Switch off the engine and ensure that no
ignition position has been selected before
detaching the battery terminals. All indica-
tor lights must be off in the instrument
cluster. Otherwise, you may destroy elec-
tronic components such as the alternator.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you do not
carry out work on batteries yourself, e.g.
removing or charging. Always have this work
performed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is fitted on the front
bulkhead on the right-hand side of the vehicle
when viewed in the direction of travel.
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Shift the transmission to P with the button
in the centre console.
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Deactivate all electrical consumers, e.g.
radio, automatic climate control, etc.
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Make sure that the ignition is switched off.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
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Open the bonnet (
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page 190).
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Negative terminal
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Positive terminal
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Breather hose
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Further related subjects:
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Disconnecting the battery
(
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page 214)
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Charging the battery (
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page 215)
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Jump-starting (
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page 217)
Disconnecting the battery
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If the battery is disconnected:
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the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Greater braking force will then be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
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the transmission is locked in position P.
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Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Never mix up the
terminal clamp disconnection/connection
order and never mix up the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
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Battery
Breakdown
assistance