2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC display

should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. it is advisable to select transmis-
sion position D. :
Transmission position display
; Drive program display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
The arrows in the transmission position dis-
play show how and into which transmission
positions you can shift using the DIRECT
SELECT lever.
Engaging park position P j
Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the direc-
tion of arrow P.
Transmission position display Pis shown in
the multifunction display.
When you have engaged park position P,
make sure that the transmission position dis- play shows Pin the multifunction display.
You can only engage park position Pwhen the
vehicle is stationary. The transmission shifts into park position
P
automatically if you open the driver's door
when the vehicle is stationary or when driving at very low speed with the transmission in
position Dor R.
In addition, a warning tone sounds and a dis- play message is shown.
Depressing the brake and pushing the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down disengages
the parking lock. The transmission is in N
neutral.
In order to shift from park position Pdirectly
into Ror D:
R depress the brake pedal and
R push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
past the first point of resistance
Engaging reverse gear R !
Only shift into reverse gear
Rwhen the
vehicle is stationary. You could otherwise
damage the drive system.
X If the transmission is in position Dor N:
push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first point of resistance.
X If the transmission is in position P: depress
the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up past the first point of
resistance.
Shifting to neutral N G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the transmission out of park position P
R start the vehicle's drive system. Transmission
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A Neutral
No power is transmitted from the
drive system to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely.
If ESP ®
is faulty: only move the
DIRECT SELECT lever to Nif the
vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. 7 Drive
For driving forwards
Driving tips
Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator
pedal. Instead, only ever hold the vehicle sta-
tionary on uphill gradients by:
R depressing the brake pedal
R engaging the electric parking brake
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The needle in the power display points to
the boost area (Y page 183).
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
i Maximum acceleration is available for a
limited time.
Rocking the vehicle free Shifting the transmission repeatedly between
gears Dand Rmay help to free the vehicle if it
has become stuck in slush or snow. The vehi- cle's engine management system limits the
speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h) when shifting back and forth. To shift back and forth
between transmission positions Dand R, move the DIRECT SELECT lever up and down
past the point of resistance. Program selector button
The program selector button allows you to
choose between drive programs with differ-
ent driving characteristics. X
Press program selector button :.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
The transmission switches to automatic drive program Eeach time the drive system is star-
ted. E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving style
S
Sport Sporty driving style
E+
Economy
Plus Comfortable, particularly
economical driving style
Drive program
Drive program Eis characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward gear unless the accelerator pedal
is depressed fully.
R reduced power on the accelerator pedal
increases sensitivity. This supports an even
and economical driving style.
R the wheels are less likely to spin.
R full power output by using kickdown. Transmission
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Drive program
Sis characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving charac-
teristics.
R the entire power output can be utilized by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Drive program E+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R reduced torque and significantly reduced
power. This supports an especially efficient
and even driving style and results in a
reduction in speed to approximately
70 mph (110 km/h).
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward gear unless the accelerator pedal
is depressed fully.
R the wheels are less likely to spin.
R particularly efficient overrun.
R full power output by using kickdown.
R the performance of air-conditioning system
and heating are reduced. Steering wheel paddle shifters
Manually adjustable recuperation :
Left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter -
; Right-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
+
You can increase or reduce recuperation in
overrun mode using the steering wheel pad-
dle shifters. When you remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal, recuperation occurs.
The electric motor is then used as a alternator and energy is recovered while driving. The
recuperated electrical energy is stored in the
high-voltage battery. A higher energy recu-
peration level means that the vehicle is
braked more powerfully.
If necessary, counteract the reduced regen-
erative braking effect by applying the brake
yourself.
Information on the Recuperative Braking Sys-
tem (Y page 68).
X To decrease recuperation: pull right-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter ;.
X To increase recuperation: pull left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter :.
The various recuperation levels are shown in
the transmission position display once Dhas
been selected (Y page 134).
The following recuperation levels are availa-
ble in overrun mode:
R no recuperation (D +
, coasting mode)
R moderate recuperation (D)
R high recuperation (D -
)
R recuperation depending on the traffic sit-
uation (D AUTO
, radar-based)
You can see the intensity of recuperation in
overrun mode by reading the recuperation
performance value shown in the power dis-
play (Y page 183).
Every time drive position Dis selected, the
transmission switches into recuperation level
D AUTO
automatically.
The various different levels are to be used
under the following conditions: D
+ Driving without much braking
and without the presence of
obstacles or sharp bends
The vehicle retains the maxi-
mum possible amount of kinetic
energy. D
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charge immediately
charge immediately
message. This pro-
tects the battery from exhaustive discharge.
It is not possible to restart the drive system
until after charging.
Do not leave the vehicle parked for longer
than 14 days with a high-voltage battery con-
dition of charge below 20%.
You can check the condition of charge in the charge level display (Y page 184).
Further information on the "Energy flow dis-
play" can be found in the "Trip" menu
(Y page 187).
High and low outside temperatures Low outside temperatures
The efficiency of the high-voltage battery is
significantly reduced at very low outside tem-
peratures. The high-voltage battery is then no longer able to provide the normal electrical
power output.
High outside temperatures
To prevent damage to the high-voltage bat-
tery due to very high outside temperatures,
the maximum power output of the high-volt-
age battery is reduced automatically.
The E-CELL display indicates the maximum
amount of power available (Y page 183).
Energy consumption and range This range is reduced by:
R high and low outside temperatures
R a non-anticipatory driving style
R switching on consumers, e.g. air-condition-
ing system or heating.
The battery's physical characteristics are
such that leaving the vehicle parked for an
extended period at low outdoor temperatures
without charging it can lead to:
R a reduction in battery performance
R longer charge times
In extreme cases, this could mean that the
vehicle cannot be started. For this reason,
connect the charging cable when leaving the vehicle parked for long periods at low outdoor
temperatures.
As a result of its basic characteristics, the
amount of energy available from the high-
voltage battery decreases over the course of its life.
This reduces:
R the maximum range that can be achieved
by the vehicle
R the maximum output (acceleration) of the
vehicle
You can actively reduce the energy consump- tion of your vehicle in a number of ways, for
example, by:
R an anticipatory driving style
R reducing the use of electrical consumers
R having the vehicle regularly maintained
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may change over the course of its life.
Displaying energy consumption and
recuperated electric energy (COMAND/ Audio 20) :
Energy consumption
; Recuperated electric energy
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
Energy consumption indicator :may differ
from the indicator in the From Start From Start
(Y page 187) trip computer in the Trip
Trip
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Displaying energy consumption and recu-
perated electric energy:
X Switch on Audio 20/COMAND Online (see
the separate operating instructions).
X To select Vehicle Vehiclefrom the main function
bar: turn and press the controller.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select Consumption
Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
Energy consumption :and recuperated
electric energy ;for the last 15 minutes of
the journey are shown.
Exiting the vehicle settings:
X Press the %button on the controller.
or
X To select %: slide 6and press the
controller.
To reset values: the values are reset along
with the From Start
From Start trip computer
(Y page 189).
Displaying range on the map (COMAND) :
Current vehicle position
; Range
= Range when route guidance is active (dark
blue)
The range can be displayed on the navigation
map for electric vehicles. The range is shown as a circle around the current vehicle posi-
tion. When route guidance is active, the range
is also shown along the calculated route. This is done by respective coloring of the blue
route on the navigation map. The range display on the COMAND navigation
map is available on the 2D map display and a
scale of 2 to 100 km.
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
X To show the menu: slide6the control-
ler.
X To select Options Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
X Select Map Content
Map Content.
X Select Range on Map
Range on Map .
Switch the display in the map on Oor off
ª.
Displaying the range and destination
accessibility via navigation mode:
X To switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
or
X From one of the other main functions:
slide 5the controller (e. g. in radio
mode).
The main function bar is displayed.
X To select Navi
Navi from the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
X To call up e-Navigator: press theß
button.
X To select Range on Map Range on Map in the navigation
menu: turn and press the controller.
The range and destination accessibility are
displayed on the navigation map. High-voltage batte
ry
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e-Navigator App (COMAND)
:
Current vehicle position
; Route when route guidance is active
= View level displayed: charging stations
(example)
? Range (80%)
A Range (100%)
In addition to a simple circular display of the
range, you can display the range taking des-
tination accessibility into account. The fore-
seeable range with destination accessibility is
then colored in.
When the range is shown in color, a distinc-
tion is made between two areas:
R Pale area: 100% of range
R Dark area: 80% of range
When route guidance is active, the route is
marked in color.
The range display with destination accessi-
bility on the COMAND navigation map is avail-
able on the 2D map display and at a scale of
50 meters to 500 km.
Displaying the range and destination
accessibility via Mercedes-Benz Apps:
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Set access data and connect to the Internet
(see separate operating instructions)
X To call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
X To switch to the main function bar: slide
5 the controller.
X To select TEL/ TEL/®: press the controller. X
To select Internet Internet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
X To select Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps Mercedes-Benz Apps are
displayed.
X To select the e-Navigator App: turn and
press the controller.
The navigation map is displayed showing
the range and destination accessibility
Showing the view levels on the map: X To display the menu: slide6and press
the controller when the map appears.
The menu of the view levels opens. You may
choose from the following view levels:
R available charging stations
R current route
R current vehicle position with vehicle
direction
Exiting the map display: X Press the %button on the controller.
or
X To select %: slide 6and press the
controller.
RANGE PLUS If you activate RANGE PLUS, the operating
window of the battery will be extended at the
next charging process. An extended driving
range will be available to you for the next
journey.
Using RANGE PLUS shortens the service life
of the battery. Therefore, only use RANGE
PLUS if, for example:
R long journeys are planned or
R the availability of charging stations at the
destination is limited
The more often RANGE PLUS is used, the
more the extended range is reduced.
Therefore always check the range display
before every journey (Y page 188).144
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interruption in the power supply. These
functions protect the vehicle. After the
building fuse is switched on again, the
charging process resumes automatically.
Following an interruption in the power sup- ply without tripping of the building's fuse, it
may take up to 15 minutes for charging to
resume automatically.
Switch on the building's fuse again after the
protection device against overvoltage has
been triggered. Otherwise, the charging proc-
ess cannot be continued. The high-voltage
battery will not be charged and you may not
be able to drive the vehicle.
If other devices are protected by the same
protective device, these are switched off as
well when the protective device is triggered.
Ensure that these other devices are still
operational after reactivating the protection
device. Charging the high-voltage battery via
the electrical outlet
Charging cable Important safety notes
! Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charg-
ing cable for other purposes. It may other-
wise be damaged.
The vehicle is supplied with a single-phase
12 A charging cable. Only use the charging
cable included with the vehicle, which has
been approved for vehicle use.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 140).
If you use the supplied 12 Acharging cable to
charge a high-voltage battery:
R the charge time increases considerably
R electrical consumption increases consider-
ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station (Y page 149). Onlythen can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
i The charging process can vary depending
on the charging station. Therefore, always
observe the local information.
Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in a bag in the trunk of the vehicle. To do so, the bag
must be secured to the cargo tie-down rings
using the retaining strap provided.
Controls on the charging cable :
A/C status indicator
; Control/protection system indicator
= Charge current indicator
? Charge current setting button
When displays :and ;on the charging
cable light up, this means the following: 146
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Display
:
: Lights up
green The external power supply
connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage bat-
tery can be charged. Flashes red A malfunction has been
detected in the external
power supply. The high-volt-
age battery is recharged as
soon as the electricity signal
registers normal values. Lights up red There is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the electrical
outlet and then re-inserted.
Display
; ; Lights up
green There are no malfunctions.
The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Lights up red There is a malfunction. The
high-voltage battery cannot
be charged. For information on problems relating to the
charging process, see (Y
page 151).
Setting the maximum charge current G
WARNING
If the charge current draw via a mains socket is too high during the charging process, the
external electrical system may overheat.
There is a risk of fire.
Before beginning the charging process, check the maximum permissible charge current
locally. Consult a qualified expert to do so
where necessary.
If necessary, adjust your vehicle's settings.
! An excessive charge current can blow a
fuse or lead to overheating of the external
power supply. Check whether the external
power supply is compatible with the set charge current. If necessary, lower the set
charge current or use another power
socket.
You can set a limit for the values of the charge current used in charging the high-voltage bat-
tery. This acts as a means of preventing the
power supply from overloading. You can set
this limit by using the controls on the charging
cable or in the on-board computer's menu.
Only set the maximum charge current in the
on-board computer menu if there are no
charge current settings on the charging
cable.
The default standard value is the minimum
charge current setting. This corresponds to
the minimum available charge current from
the power supply.
i The value of the maximum setting and the
relevant adjustment values may vary
depending on the country.
Before charging the high-voltage battery,
have the maximum permissible charge cur-
rent for the relevant power socket checked by
an electrician.
X To adjust the setting: press button?
repeatedly until the desired setting is selec- ted in display =.
R Two LEDs are flashing: minimum setting
R All LEDs are flashing: maximum setting
Information about the charging time
(Y page 334)
If, after the charging process, the charging
cable is:
R left connected to the power socket, the
currently selected values will be used for
the next charging process.
R removed from the power socket, the values
will be reset to the minimum setting for the next charging process. You may then need
to reset the values of the maximum charge current.
If the charge current values that have been
set on the charging cable and the on-board High-voltage batte
ry
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