Battery, Safety notes, Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Battery
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1 – 5
Wheel bolts
X
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence illustrated
(
1
to
5
), until all bolts are tight. Observe
a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
X
Fully collapse the jack, with handle folded
in (storage position), see (
X
Store the jack and the other vehicle tools
in the designated storage space.
For information on storing the spare wheel
after it has been replaced by a regular road
wheel, see (
i
Vehicles with TPMS:
Do not restart the tire inflation pressure
monitor until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle.
Battery
A battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service
life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing a battery, always use a
battery approved by Mercedes-Benz.
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about
steps you need to observe.
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Practical hints