Parking the vehicle for a long period

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharge.

•► Connect a trickle charger.

You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a result of lack of use.

•► Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice.

    See also:

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    Warning displays
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    Cockpit
    Cruise control lever Instrument cluster Horn PARKTRONIC warning display Overhead control panel Operates the climate control system Ignition lock Start/Stop button Adjusts the stee ...