2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 434
2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Manual
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Practical hints Battery Open the trunk. Read and observe safety instructions and precautions ( page 431). Remove the luggage box ( page 401). Disconnect battery negative lead 2. Remove cover 1 from the positive terminal. Disconnect the battery positive lead. Removing the battery Remove the screw-nuts securing the battery. Remove the battery bracket. Pull out the battery ventilation tube from the battery (depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the battery ventilation tube is located on the left or right side of the battery). Take out the battery. Charging and reinstalling the battery Warning! G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. An accessory battery charge unit* specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger*. 433