2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 513
2007 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Practical hints Battery Step 8 (Disconnecting) Step 9 (Removing) Take out battery. Step 10 (Reinstalling) Carry out step 9 ( page 512). Carry out steps 7 through 1 in reverse order to complete reinstall the battery, ( page 511) to ( page 508). Step 11 (Reconnecting) If the battery has been removed, carry out step 9 ( page 512) before starting the connecting procedure. Open the driver's door. f Positive terminal with cover g Negative terminal Disconnect battery negative lead from negative terminal g. Make sure the negative lead does not come into contact with the positive lead. Remove the cover from positive terminal f. Disconnect battery positive lead from positive terminal f. Battery, shown removed for illustration Make sure the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0. b Battery ventilation hose h Vent plug With the driver's door opened, the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0, same as SmartKey removed from the starter switch ( page 41). ! The battery, battery ventilation hose b, and vent plug h must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation. Carry out step 11 to reconnect the battery ( page 512). 512