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Before charging the high-voltage battery,
check the maximum permissible charge cur-
rent for the relevant power socket.
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
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.
i If the vehicle requires more time than
usual when charging, check the maximum
charge current settings using the controls
on the charging cable or in the on-board
computer's menu.
Indicator lamp on the vehicle socket
When the indicator lamp on the vehicle
socket lights up, this means the following: Indicator
lamp
Ý Ý Flashes
slowly in
orange The connection between
the vehicle and the current
source is being established
before charging begins.
Flashes
slowly in
green The high-voltage battery is
being charged.
Flashes rap-
idly in red A malfunction has occurred
while charging. Indicator
lamp
Ý Ý Lights up
orange A charging break for the
high-voltage battery is tak-
ing place.
Lights up
green The high-voltage battery is
fully charged.
i
If the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock
the vehicle with the SmartKey. The indica-
tor lamp will then display the current status
of the charging process.
i You can view the condition of charge of
the high-voltage battery in the multifunc-
tion display (see "Charging the high-voltage battery when stationary" in the "Energy
flow display" section (Y page 281)).
Connecting the charging cable :
To open the charge socket flap
; Fastener
= Vehicle charge socket flap 214
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Vehicle socket
A Indicator lamp Ý
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
automatic transmission to P.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Press the charge socket flap in the direc-
tion of arrow :.
The charge socket flap swings up.
X Slide fastener ;to the right.
Vehicle socket flap =is open.
X Insert the power supply plug into the elec-
trical outlet to the stop.
X Insert the charging cable connector into
vehicle socket ?to the stop.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Ý indicator lamp Aon vehicle
socket ?flashes slowly green.
i The vehicle must not be moved during
charging or when the charging cable is con- nected.
i Depending on the temperature, the fan
and battery cooling system may audibly
switch on during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable When the charge level display reaches 100%
in the multifunction display, the battery is
fully charged (Y page 281).
i After the charging cable has been discon-
nected, the indicator lamp in the vehicle
socket remains lit for some time before
switching off. When the battery is fully charged:
X Unlock the vehicle.
Ý indicator lamp Aon vehicle
socket ?lights up green.
X Press and hold button Bon the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable from the vehicle socket.
X Close vehicle socket flap =.
X Close charge socket flap :.
X Remove the charging cable from the elec-
trical outlet.
X Stow the charging cable safely in the vehi-
cle (Y page 212). Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes It is recommended that you charge your vehi-
cle using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Use the optional quick charging cable when
charging at a wallbox. The charging cable is
stored in a bag in the trunk.
Only use charging cables that have been tes- ted and approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in an elec-
tric vehicle.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 209). Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
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Connecting the charging cable
:
To open the charge socket flap
; Fastener
= Vehicle charge socket flap
? Vehicle socket
A Indicator lamp Ý
X Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
automatic transmission to P.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Press the charge socket flap in the direc-
tion of arrow :.
The charge socket flap swings up.
X Slide fastener ;to the right.
Vehicle socket flap =is open.
X Insert the charging cable connector into
vehicle socket ?to the stop.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Ý indicator lamp Aon vehicle
socket ?flashes slowly green.
i The vehicle must not be moved during
charging or when the charging cable is con- nected. i
Depending on the temperature, the fan
and battery cooling system may audibly
switch on during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable When the charge level display reaches 100%
in the multifunction display, the battery is
fully charged (Y page 281).
i After the charging cable has been discon-
nected, the indicator lamp in the vehicle
socket remains lit for some time before
switching off. When the battery is fully charged:
X Unlock the vehicle.
Ý indicator lamp Aon vehicle
socket ?lights up green.
X Press and hold button Bon the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable from the vehicle socket.
X Close vehicle socket flap =.
X Close charge socket flap :. Charging the high-voltage battery at
the charging station
The connection for the vehicle at a charging
station is identical to the connection on a
wallbox. Read the "Charging a high-voltage
battery at a wallbox" section (Y page 215).
Before beginning the charging process at a
charging station without communication
capabilities, you must first activate the sta-
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Problems with the charging process
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The charge socket flap
cannot be opened. The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 91). The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle manually using the SmartKey (Y page 93).The charge socket flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X Lock and unlock the vehicle.
If, after that, the opening mechanism is still jammed:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The high-voltage bat-
tery is not being
charged. A malfunction has occurred during the initialization of the charging
process.
X Ensure that the charging cable is connected to the electrical
outlet.
X Disconnect the charging cable connector from the vehicle
socket and plug it back into the vehicle socket.
X If the problem persists, consult a qualified specialist workshop. The high-voltage bat-
tery is not charged dur-
ing the charging proc-
ess when connected to
a power socket. The electrical outlet is faulty.
X Have the electrical outlet checked to test if it is functioning
properly.
or
X Use a different electrical outlet. The charging cable con-
nector cannot be
removed from the vehi- cle socket. The snap fastener on the charging cable connector is locked.
X Press and hold the button on the charging cable connector. The
snap fastener on the vehicle socket is unlocked.
X Remove the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket. The snap fastener on the charging cable connector is blocked.
X Press and hold the button on the charging cable connector.
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Online access to the vehicle
General information G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
i Operation of integrated information
systems and communications equip-
ment in the vehicle: you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
From the "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle
Homepage", you can call up remote query and
remote configuration functions for your vehi-
cle. This is possible from an Internet-enabled computer, as well as many modern smart-
phones.
You can access the "Vehicle Homepage" via
your web browser.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline num-
ber
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
to obtain the relevant Internet address.
In order to use the "Vehicle Homepage", you
must agree to the local terms of use.
The contractual periods of mbrace apply to
the "Vehicle Homepage". To use the "Vehicle Homepage", you require an activated access
to the mbrace emergency call system and a
separate activation/registration for the
"Vehicle Homepage".
More information about how to access the
"Vehicle Homepage" and the terms of use are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The "Vehicle Homepage" is available in the
following languages:
R German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish
R Portuguese
R Dutch
R Chinese
Notes on data protection Bear in mind that the "Vehicle Homepage"
offers access to your data.
Therefore, look after the vehicle verification
code (VVC) provided and your user details
carefully.
The vehicle verification code (VVC) is required when you register for the first time on the
"Vehicle Homepage". This code is used to link
the vehicle and the user access on the "Vehi- cle Homepage" and enables correct use. If
you have any questions, please contact the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) .
i Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the infor-
mation stated can use the functions on the
"Vehicle Homepage".
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle:
R If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal
area on the "Vehicle Homepage". Addi-
tionally, you must destroy documents
containing the vehicle verification code
(VVC).
R If you have bought a used vehicle, it is
possible that the previous owner still has
access to the "Vehicle Homepage". If in
doubt, have a new vehicle verification Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
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code (VVC) issued by the Mercedes-Benz
Center after purchase. With this new
code you can set up the access to your
vehicle. This is described in the "Setting
up a personal area" section on the "Vehi-
cle Homepage". There, you may also
deactivate the existing access of the pre- vious owner.
Calling up functions in the "My
Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage" The "Vehicle Homepage" allows you access to
vehicle information and your vehicle's func-
tions using remote query and remote config-
uration.
The following functions can be accessed via
the "Vehicle Homepage":
R request the current condition of charge of
the high-voltage battery
R program the departure time (Y page 310)
R set/activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (REMOTE CLI-
MATE CONTROL), (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions)
Information on additional functions and oper- ating instructions can be found on the "Vehi-
cle Homepage".
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet i
This function is not available in all coun-
tries and requires activated access to the
mbrace emergency call system.
i This function is only available if the vehi-
cle is equipped with a telephone module.
You can use the "Vehicle Homepage" if the
vehicle has a connection to the Internet via
the telephone module. The telephone module uses CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
and transmits the necessary data by radio.
The vehicle automatically recognizes whether a connection to the Internet via the telephone
module is possible or not. No presets are
necessary. i
Restrictions in reception are possible if
the vehicle is in an underground car park,
for example. Restrictions may also occur in areas with poor mobile network coverage.
To enable the transfer of data via the tele-
phone module, you do not need a SIM card. Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away unintentionally:
R the electric parking brake must be applied.
R the transmission must be in position Pand
the SmartKey must be removed from the
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R
the front wheels must be turned towards
the curb on steep uphill or downhill gradi-
ents.
R the empty vehicle must be secured at the
front axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients.
R a laden vehicle must also be secured at the
rear axle with a wheel chock or similar, for
example, on uphill or downhill gradients. Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
If the engine cannot be switched off as descri-
bed here, see "Emergency engine cutoff"
(Y page 440).
Using the SmartKey X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the automatic
transmission shifts to Nautomatically.
If you then open the driver's door or the
front-passenger door or remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition, the automatic trans-
mission shifts to Pautomatically.
If you shift the automatic transmission to N
before switching off the engine, the auto-
matic transmission remains in Neven if the driver's door or the front-passenger door is
opened.
Using the Start/Stop button X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 189).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this cor-
responds to key position 1. When the driv-
er's door is open, this corresponds to key
position 0: "Key removed".
If you turn off the engine with the Start/
Stop button, the automatic transmission
shifts to N. If you then open one of the front
doors, the automatic transmission shifts to P.
If you drive through a car wash with a con-
veyor, you can:
R switch on the ignition using the Start/
Stop button and shift the transmission to
N
R insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock, switch on the ignition and shift the
transmission to N
In the event of an emergency, the engine can
be turned off while the vehicle is in motion by
pressing and holding the Start/Stop button
for three seconds. This function operates
independently of the ECO start/stop auto-
matic engine switch-off function. Parking
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Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
X If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll- ing away.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a func-
tion test at regular intervals while the engine
is switched off. The sounds that can be heard
while this is occurring are normal. Applying/releasing manually X
To engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
X To release: pull handle:.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R when the SmartKey is in position 1or 2in
the ignition lock (Y page 189) or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button.
Applying automatically The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position
P
and:
R the engine is switched off or
R the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened.
To prevent the electric parking brake from
being automatically applied, pull handle :.222
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