Mercedes-benz S-Class 2011 User Manual download pdf (Page 471)

Risk of explosion

Fire, naked flames and

smoking are prohibited

when handling the battery.

Avoid creating sparks.

Battery acid is caustic.

Avoid contact with the skin,

eyes or clothing.

Wear suitable protective

clothing, in particular

gloves, an apron and a face

mask.

Immediately rinse acid

splashes off with clean

water. Consult a doctor if

necessary.

Wear eye protection.

Keep children away.

Observe this Operator's

Manual.

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Environmental note

Do not dispose of batteries in the household

rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries in an

environmentally responsible manner. Take

them to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

or to a special collection point for old

batteries.

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Warning

Failure to follow these instructions can result

in severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting.

You might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not

allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,

skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately

flush affected area with water and seek

medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,

which is flammable and explosive. Keep

flames or sparks away from battery, avoid

improper connection of jumper cables,

smoking etc.

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Warning

Do not place any metal objects on the battery

as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the risk

of acid burns in the event of an accident.

Take care that you do not become statically

charged, e.g. by wearing synthetic clothing or

rubbing against textiles. For this reason, you

also should not pull or push the battery over

carpets or other synthetic materials.

Never touch the battery first. First, touch the

outside body of the vehicle in order to release

any possible electrostatic charges.

Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The

battery could explode if touched due to

electrostatic charge or due to spark

formation.

!

Switch off the engine and remove the key

before disconnecting the terminal clamps

from the battery. On vehicles with

KEYLESS-GO, make sure that the ignition is

switched off. Check that all the indicator

lamps in the instrument cluster are off. You

may otherwise destroy electronic

components, such as the alternator.

!

Like other batteries, the vehicle battery

may discharge over time if you do not use

the vehicle. In this case, have the battery

disconnected at a qualified specialist

workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center. You can also charge the

battery with a charger recommended by

Mercedes-Benz. Contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center for further

information.

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