Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Battery
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Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
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Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.
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Connect the negative lead.
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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.
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Never invert the terminal connections!
!
The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):
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Set the clock (
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page 133).
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Resynchronize side windows
(
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page 236).
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