Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 339)

Charging the battery

WARNING

During charging and jump-starting, explosive

gases can escape from the battery. There is a

risk of an explosion.

Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating

sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient

ventilation while charging and jump-starting.

Do not lean over a battery.

WARNING

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean

over the battery. Keep children away from

batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with

water and seek medical attention.

WARNING

A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-

tures below freezing point. When jump-start-

ing 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 maxi-

mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.

Only charge the battery using the jump-

start connection point.

The jump-starting connection point is in the

engine compartment (Y page 338).

Open the bonnet.

Connect the battery charger to the positive

terminal and earth point in the same order

as when connecting the donor battery in

the jump-starting procedure

(Y page 338).

Read the battery charger's operating

instructions before charging the battery.

Battery (vehicle)

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