Mercedes GLA W212 X156 owners manual page 314

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312 Battery (vehicle) WARNING !Havethebatterycheckedregularlyata G qualified specialist workshop. Duringthechargingprocess,abatteryprodu- Observe the service intervals in the Main- ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or tenanceBookletorcontactaqualifiedspe- sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can cialist workshop for more information. ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. RMakesurethatthepositive terminal of a !Youshouldhaveallworkinvolvingthe connectedbatterydoesnotcomeintocon- battery carried out at a qualified specialist tact with vehicle parts. workshop.Intheexceptionalcasethatitis RNeverplacemetalobjectsortoolsonabat-necessaryforyoutodisconnectthebattery tery. yourself, make sure that: RItisimportant that you observe the descri-Ryouswitchofftheengineandremovethe bedorder of the battery terminals whenSmartKey. Check that all the indicator connecting and disconnecting a battery.lamps in the instrument cluster are off. Otherwise, electronic components, such RWhenjump-starting, make sure that the as the alternator, may be damaged. battery poles with identical polarity are connected. Ryoufirst remove the negative terminal clamp and then the positive terminal RItis particularly important to observe the clamp. Never swap the terminal clamps. assistancedescribed order when connecting and dis- Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic sys- connecting the jumper cables. temmaybedamaged. RNeverconnectordisconnect the battery Ronvehicleswithautomatictransmission, terminals while the engine is running. the transmission is locked in position P WARNING afterdisconnectingthebattery.Thevehi- G cle is secured against rolling away. You Breakdown Batteryacidiscaustic.Thereisariskofinjury. can then no longer move the vehicle. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. The battery and the cover of the positive Donotinhale any battery gases. Do not lean terminal clamp must be installed securely over the battery. Keep children away from during operation. batteries.Washbatteryacidimmediatelywith water and seek medical attention.Complywithsafetyprecautionsandtakepro- tective measures when handling batteries. H Environmentalnote Risk of explosion. Batteries contain dangerous substances. It is against the law to dispose of them with Fire, open flames and smoking are the household rubbish. They prohibited when handling the bat- mustbecollectedseparately tery. Avoid creating sparks. and recycled to protect the environment. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con- Dispose of batteries in an tact with skin, eyes or clothing. environmentally friendly Wearsuitable protective clothing, manner. Take discharged especially gloves, apron and face- batteries to a qualified spe- guard. cialist workshop or a special Rinse any acid spills immediately collection point for used bat- with clear water. Contact a physi- teries. cian if necessary.

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