Disconnecting theauxiliarybattery in the
engine compartment
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NOTE Damage to electrical assemblies
Electrical assemblies could be damaged if the
starterbatteryisdisconnected whilethe
engine is running.
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Switchoff theengine. Then, release the
batteryclamps of thestarter battery.
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Alwaysdisconnect thestarterbatteryin
thebatterycase in theleftfootwell first.
Otherwise, electricalassemblies, e.g.
thealternator,could be damaged.
*
NOTE Damage to thevehicle's electron‐
ics
Incorrectly disconnecting theauxiliarybattery
can cause damagetothe vehicle's electron‐
ics.
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Alwaysdisconnect theauxiliarybattery
as described in thefollowing sequence.
Do notreversethe batteryterminals
under anycircumstances.
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Observe thesafetymeasures and protection
notices when disconnectingthe auxiliarybat‐
tery (/ page199).
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Switchoff all electrical consumers.
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Switchoff theengine and thepower supply.
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Open thehood (/ page182).
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First loosen and remove thenegativeterminal
clamponthe auxiliarybatterysothat the
clamp is no longer in contact with thetermi‐
nal.
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Remove thepositiveterminal clampcover.
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Loosenand remove thepositiveterminal
clamp.
Towing or tow-starting
Overviewofpermissible towing methods
In theevent of abreakdown, Freightliner Sprinter
recommends that youhave thevehicle transpor‐
tedinstead of towed.
*
NOTE Damage to thevehicle due to tow‐
ing away incorrectly
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Observe theinstructionsand noteson
towing away.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
and rear-wheel drive: if thereisamalfunc‐
tion, theautomatic transmission maybe
lockedinposition j.
If theautomatic transmission cannot be shif‐
tedtoposition i,transportthe vehicle
(/ page207). Atowing vehicle withlifting
equipment is required forvehicle transport.
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Breakdown assistance
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