Mercedes-Benz ML320. Service manual - part 113

 

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279

Practical hints

Battery

Disconnecting the battery

Depress parking brake firmly or move 
gear selector lever to position P.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove key from the steering lock.

Open the hood (

page 217).

Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Remove the cover from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.

Removing the batteries

Remove the screw securing the bat-
tery.

Remove the battery support and brack-
et. Take out the battery.

Charging and reinstalling batteries

Charge battery in accordance with the 
instructions of the battery charger 
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow 
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.

Reconnecting the batteries

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its 
cover.

Connect the negative lead.

Warning!

G

With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the key 
in the steering lock

the gear selector lever will remain 
locked in position P

Warning!

G

Never charge a battery while still installed in 
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in 
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

!

Never invert the terminal connections!

!

The battery, its filler caps and the vent 
tube must always be securely installed 
when the vehicle is in operation.

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Practical hints

Battery

Batteries contain materials that can harm 
the environment if disposed of improperly. 
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain 
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred 
method of disposal. Many states require 
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries 
for recycling.

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The following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of 
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (

page 118).

Set the date in trip computer 
(

page 186).

Calibrate the compass 
(

page 188).

Resynchronize the ESP 
(

page 246).

Resynchronize side power windows 
(

page 146).

Resynchronize sliding/pop-up 
roof*(

page 149).

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Practical hints

Jump starting

Jump starting

If the battery is discharged, the engine can 
be started with jumper cables and the bat-
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow-
ing:

Jump starting should only be performed 
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.

Do not start the engine if the battery is 
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

Only jump start from batteries with the 
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start-
ing with a more powerful battery could 
damage the vehicle's electrical system, 
which will not be covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Use only jumper cables with sufficient-
cross-section and insulated terminal 
clamps.

Always make sure the jumper cables 
are not on or near pulleys, fans or other 
parts that move when the engine is 
started or running.

Warning!

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Failure to follow these directions will cause 
damage to the electronic components, and 
can lead to a battery explosion and severe 
injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting 
or jump starting, 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, immediately 
flush affected area with water, and seek 
medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, 
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep 
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid 
improper connection of jumper cables, 
smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery 
can result in it exploding, causing personal 
injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

!

Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.

Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.

If engine does not run after several un-
successful starting attempts, have it 
checked at the nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Excessive unburned fuel generated by 
repeated failed starting attempts may 
damage the catalytic converter and 
may present a fire risk.

Make sure the jumper cables do not 
have loose or missing insulation.

Make sure the cable clamps do not 
touch any other metal part while the 
other end is still attached to a battery.

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Practical hints

Jump starting

The battery is located on the right side of 
the engine compartment.

Make sure the two vehicles do not 
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake.

Shift gear selector lever to position P.

Open the hood.

Connect positive terminals 1 and 4 
of the batteries with the jumper cable. 
Clamp cable to positive terminal 4 of 
charged battery first.

1 Positive terminal of discharged battery
2 Negative terminal of discharged 

battery

3 Negative terminal of charged battery
4 Positive terminal of charged battery

Start engine of the vehicle with the 
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminals 2 and 3 
of the batteries with the jumper cable. 
Clamp cable to negative terminal 3 of 
charged battery first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.

Now you can turn on the electrical 
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under 
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from 
the negative terminals 2 and 3 and 
then from positive terminals 1 
and 4.

You can now turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the 
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center.

Warning!

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Keep flames or sparks away from battery. 
Do not smoke.

Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries 
(

page 223).

!

Never invert the terminal connections.

!

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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