BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24i400.fm 4-43
Putting into operation 4
Battery master switch
Possible damage to the electronics due to improper actuation of the
battery master switch!
► Do not operate the battery master switch with a running engine.
► Actuate the battery isolator switch no sooner than two minutes after
shutting down the engine.
From serial number WNCE0801KPAL01357, the ET20 has a battery
isolator switch as a standard. The ET18/ET24 can be optionally outfitted
with this.
Actuate the battery isolator switch:
• If the vehicle is parked for longer periods of time (e.g. over the
weekend).
• If the vehicle is to be particularly protected against unintentional
starting.
• If required by national and regional provisions.
The battery isolator switch A is located on the battery below the left side
flap.
Interrupt the electric power supply:
Flip up the battery isolator switchA and remove from theB positive
terminal.
Establish the electric power supply:
Set the battery isolator switch A to the positive terminal B and fold down.