Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 418)

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Practical hints
Batteries
Removing the starter battery
̈ Remove the screws securing the start-
er battery in the engine compartment.
̈ Pull out the battery ventilation tube
from the battery.
Depending on battery arrangement in
your vehicle model, the ventilation tube
is located either on the left or right side
of the battery.
̈ Lift the retaining bracket.
̈ Remove the battery.
Charging and reinstalling batteries
̈ Charge batteries in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
̈ Reinstall the charged batteries. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
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 au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger.