Battery check Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 2002 - 2006 | Haynes Manuals

Time

5 minutes

Difficulty

Locate the battery. It's beneath the driver's footwell

Release the battery cover retainer

Now place the cover to one side

Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight

Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover

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 the battery cover

Mercedes-Benz Vaneo