Further information can be obtained at a qualied
specialist workshop.
Charging
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Connect positive contact 3 of the vehicle to
the positive terminal of the charger using the
charging cable. Always begin with positive
contact 3 of the vehicle.
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Connect the negative terminal of the charger
and earth point 4 on the vehicle with the
charging cable. Start with the charger.
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Start the charging process.
When the charging process is complete:
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First, remove the charging cable from earth
point 4 and the negative terminal of the
charger, then from positive contact 3 and
the positive terminal of the charger. Begin
each time with the contacts of the vehicle.
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Aer removing the charging cable, close cover
2 of positive contact 3.
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Close cover 1.
Further information can be obtained at a qualied
specialist workshop.
Replacing the 12 V battery
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Observe the notes on the 12 V battery
(/ page 524).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
12 V battery replaced at a qualied specialist
workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Observe the following notes if you want to replace
the battery yourself:
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Always replace a faulty battery with a battery
which meets the specic vehicle require-
ments.
The vehicle is equipped with an AGM (Absorb-
ent Glass Mat) technology battery or a lithium-
ion battery. Full vehicle functionality is only
guaranteed with an AGM battery or lithium-ion
battery. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use batteries which
have been tested and approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Carry over detachable parts, such as vent
hoses, elbow ttings or terminal covers from
the battery being replaced.
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Make sure that the vent hose is always con-
nected to the original opening on the side of
the battery.
Fit any existing or supplied cell caps.
Otherwise, gases or battery acid could
escape.
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Make sure that detachable parts are recon-
nected in the same way.
Tow-starting or towing away
Permitted towing methods (not plug-in hybrid)
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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Breakdown assistance
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