S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Exclamation Battery Charging Settings

Since I don't drive the S600 much, no need really, the battery loses charge, now I'm just wondering about charge settings in order to maintain the battery in good condition without ruining it in the process.



My Sears charger has three sets of settings

1- 6 Volts---------------12 Volts

2. Manual-----Auto Deep Cycle----- Auto Regular

3. 2 Amps ------10 Amps----- Engine start


On the first setting I have it at -----12 Volts
On second setting it is at Auto deep cycle
On the third it is at 10 Amps

Is that the right setting? And also, why not at 2 amps when I go to Florida for several weeks? Would that be fine?
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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If you keep it connected for a long time you do not use a charger but a battery conditioner. Otherwise your battery will suffer. This will trickle charge the battery and even do discharge cycles.
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