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.

workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center. 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.
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