Breakdown assistance, Battery (vehicle) – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan User Manual

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batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.

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WARNING

A discharged battery can freeze at
temperatures below freezing point. When
jump-starting the vehicle or charging the
battery, gases can escape from the battery.
There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.

!

Only charge the installed battery with a

battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charged
while still installed in the vehicle.

!

Only use battery chargers with a

maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

!

Only charge the battery using the jump-

starting connection point.

The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (

Y

page 302).

X

Open the hood (

Y

page 284).

X

Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(

Y

page 302).

X

Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery.

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