Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 424)

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Practical hints
Battery
Charging and reinstalling battery ̈ Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
̈ Connect the negative lead.
̈ Reinstall the water tray.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for infor-
mation and availability. Charge battery in
accordance with the separate instructions
for the accessory battery charger.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
ț Set the clock ( ୴ page 139).
ț Synchronize the power windows
(
୴ page 251).