Maintenance 307 secure them so that they do not tip over. Note that bat- tery acid could escape into the environment through the ventilation openings in the stoppers. If you do not use the vehicle for a while, the vehicle battery, like other batteries, can become discharged over time. In this case, have the battery removed at a qualified spe- cialist workshop. In order to keep the battery charged, you can also connect a charger rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Please con- tact a qualified specialist workshop for fur- ther information. Have the battery charge checked more fre- quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period.
If you wish to park up the vehicle for a long period, consult a qualified specialist workshop. If one of the two batteries is faulty, both bat- teries should be replaced. This is the only way to ensure that the batteries can provide the required capacities. Observe the safety notes and protective measures when handling the battery. Risk of explosion. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the battery. Avoid producing sparks. Maintenance and care Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con- tact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear appropriate protective cloth- ing, in particular gloves, an apron and face protection. Rinse acid splashes immediately with clean water.
If necessary, con- sult a doctor. Wear protective eyewear. Removing/fitting the battery cover Keep out of the reach of children. Observe these Operating Instruc- tions. Observe the safety notes on handling batter- ies. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. These batteries have an increased discharge protection so that occu- pants are not burned in the event of a battery being damaged in an accident. The battery of the vehicle should always be sufficiently charged in order to reach its full service life. X To remove: fold catch lever : upwards and release.
X Pull out and remove battery cover ; from guide = . X To fit: position battery cover ; and slide it into guide = . X Attach catch lever : and fold down. Z