Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 424)

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Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
1 Water tray
2 Lock
̈ Apply the parking brake ( ୴ page 59).
̈ Make sure the gear selector lever* is
set to position P (manual transmission
to Neutral).
̈ Turn off all electrical consumers.
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Open the hood ( ୴ page 294).
̈ Turn locks 2 one quarter turn.
̈ Remove water tray 1.
̈ Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (
୴ page 302) and
( ୴ page 422).
̈ Use a 10 mm open-end wrench to dis-
connect the negative lead from battery
negative terminal
3 ( ୴ page 422).
̈ Remove the cover from battery positive
terminal
2 ( ୴ page 422).
̈ Use a 10 mm open-end wrench to dis-
connect the positive lead from battery
positive terminal
2 ( ୴ page 422).
Warning!
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With a disconnected battery
ț you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch
ț automatic transmission*: the gear se-
lector lever will remain locked in
position P
! Always disconnect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s
electronics can be damaged.