Reconnecting the battery, Charging the battery – Dodge 2004 Sprinter Carb & Chassis User Manual

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Reconnecting the Battery

1. Vent tube
2. Fitting

All electrical consumers must be switched off. First
connect and tighten the positive terminal clamp, then
the negative terminal. Make sure that the terminal
clamps are not switched.

NOTE:

If batteries have to be replaced, only use

batteries with a central vent cap as this will prevent
corrosion damage.

Connect the battery vent tube (1) to the fitting (2).

Charging the Battery

Disconnect the battery before charging it with a battery
charger.

Comply with the operating instructions for the battery
charger.

To ensure that the battery is disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner, it should only be
replaced by an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Batteries contain material that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
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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