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Practical hints
Batteries
4 Cover over positive terminal
5 Battery for electrical consumers
6 Negative terminal
! The consumer battery located in the trunk
is a valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery,
also referred to as “fleece” battery. Such bat-
teries do not require topping-up of the elec-
trolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not
have cell caps and the battery cover is non-re-
movable. Do not attempt to open the con-
sumer battery as otherwise the battery will be
damaged.
Even though VRLA batteries do not require
topping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot
be opened to check the electrolyte level, the
battery condition must be checked periodical-
ly by performing a battery conductance test.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery con-
dition testing intervals.
As with any other battery, disconnect the con-
sumer battery if you do not intend to operate
your vehicle for an extended period of time to
prevent battery discharge or connect an acces-
sory battery charge unit expressly approved
by us for use on Maybach vehicles to maintain
the battery charge. Contact an authorized
Maybach Studio for further information.
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise
the alternator and other electronic compo-
nents could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by an au-
thorized Maybach Studio.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for mainte-
nance intervals or contact an authorized
Maybach Studio for further information.
Warning! G
Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(컄 page 417).
Never lean over batteries while connect-
ing, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, im-
mediately flush affected area with water
and seek medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Warning! G
Do not place metal objects on the battery
as this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the
risk of acid burns in the event of an acci-
dent.
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