Owner's manual

!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
key is in the starter switch. Otherwise
the alternator and other electronic com-
ponents could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized smart center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main-
tenance intervals or contact an author-
ized smart center for further informa-
tion.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
Disconnecting, removing, charging,
reinstalling and reconnecting the bat-
tery
Disconnecting the battery
i If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged
R
the key will not turn in the starter
switch
R
the automatic transmission will
remain in park position P
For more information see “Jump start-
ing” (Y page 199).
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Turn off all electrical accessories.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Open the passenger door.
X
Move the passenger seat to the rear as far
as possible.
X
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 158).
X
Lift the carpet.
X
Unscrew fastening screw ; counter-
clockwise.
X
Pull footrest : sideways out of the vehi-
cle.
X
Read and observe safety instructions and
precautions (Y page 196).
!
Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.
X
Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal =.
Make sure the negative lead does not
come into contact with the positive lead.
X
Remove cover ? from the positive ter-
minal.
X
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
X
Unscrew battery mount A.
X
Remove the battery support and bracket.
X
Pull out the ventilation hose from the
battery (depending on battery arrange-
198
Battery
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