Battery check Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1998 - 2004 | Haynes Manuals
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
1998 - 2004
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Locate the battery, under the driver's footwell
Open the battery cover
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short it on the bodywork
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight because you may damage the battery casing
Replace battery cover