freightliner Sprinter 2015 User Manual

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It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
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Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the additional battery
!
Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock before you loosen or
disconnect the terminal clamps. You may
otherwise destroy electronic components
such as the alternator.
Always disconnect the starter battery in the
battery case in the driver's footwell first.
!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
Additional battery in the engine compartment
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition lock.
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Open the hood (Y page 248).
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First loosen and remove the negative ter-
minal clamp so that it is no longer in contact
with the terminal.
X
Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal.
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Loosen and remove the positive terminal
clamp.
Connecting the additional battery
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Never swap the terminal
clamps. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle electronics.
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Connect the positive terminal clamp.
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Attach the cover to the positive terminal.
X
Connect the negative terminal clamp.
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Close the hood.
Carry out the following work after connecting
the battery:
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Reset the side windows (Y page 79).
Installing and removing the additional
battery (engine compartment)
Removing the additional battery
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Disconnect the battery (Y page 262).
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Loosen the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery from moving around.
X
Remove the battery holder and take out the
battery.
Installing the additional battery
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Insert the battery into the battery case.
X
Insert the battery holder.
X
Tighten the bolts holding the retainer that
prevents the battery in the engine com-
partment from moving around.
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Connect the battery (Y page 262).
Charging
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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.
Battery
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Maintenance and care
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freightliner Sprinter 2015 Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter 2015
Category	Automobile
Language	English