2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC warning

GDANGER
If you use incorrectly installed mains sockets or adapters, extension cables or similar to
connect thecharging cable to a mains socket,
this could lead to fires or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
ROnly connect the charging cable to mains
sockets that:
-are installed correctly and
-have been approved by an electrical spe-
cialist.
RFo r safety reasons, only use the charging
cables supplied with the vehicle, or charg-
ing cables which have been approved for
use with this vehicle.
RNever use a damaged charging cable.
RDo not use:
-Extension cables
-Cable drums
-Multiple sockets
RDo no t use a socket adapter to connect the
charging cable to th e mains socket. The
only exception is if the adapter has been
tested and approved by the manufacturer
for charging th e high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle.
RAlways observe the safety notes in the
socket adapter's operating instructions.
GDANGER
Connecting the charging cable to th e wallbox
via an incorrectly installed wallbox or adapter,
extension cable or similar could causeafire or
an electric shock. There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
ROnly connect thecharging cable to a wall-
box that:
-is installed correctly and
-has been approved by an electrical spe-
cialist.
RFo r safety reasons, only use charging
cables that have been tested and approved
by the manufacturer for charging the high-
voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
RNever use damaged charging cables.
RDo no textend th e charging cable.
RDo not use an adapter.
RAlways observe the safety notes in the wall-
box's operating instructions.
The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is
under high voltage.
RDo no t handle high-voltage components or
th e orange cables of the vehicle's high-volt-
age electrical system.
RDo no t touch high-voltage components or
th e orange cables of the high-voltage elec-
trical system when a vehicle has been
involved in a crash.
RDo no ttouch any damaged components or
damaged orange cables of the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system.
RDo no tremove th ecover s of the high-volt-
age electrical system components that are
marke d withawarning sticker.
Notes on the charging cable
Handling the charg ing cable and charg -
ing cable controls
Do no t leave thecharging cable control s
(
Ypage 147) hanging loose from an electrical
outlet. Otherwise, this could result in a poor
contact with the electrical outlet and mal-
functions when charging the vehicle.
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If you use the supplied 12 A charging cable to
charge a high-voltage battery:
Rthe charge time increases considerably
Relectrical consumption increases consider-
ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station (
Ypage 149). Only
then can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
iThe 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:
Display :
Lights up
greenThe external power supply
connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
Flashes redA 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 redThere is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the electrical
outlet and then re-inserted.
Display;
Lights up
greenThere are no malfunctions.
The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Lights up redThere is a malfunction. The
high-voltage battery cannot
be charged.
For information on problems relating to the
charging process, see (
Ypage 151).
Setting the maximum charge current
GWARNING
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
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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.
iThe 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.
XTo adjust the setting: press button?
repeatedly until the desired setting is selec-
ted in display =.
RTwo LEDs are flashing: minimum setting
RAll LEDs are flashing: maximum setting
Information about the charging time
(
Ypage 338)
If, after the charging process, the charging
cable is:
Rleft connected to the power socket, the
currently selected values will be used for
the next charging process.
Rremoved 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 computer are different, the high-voltage bat-
tery is charged using the lower value.
If the vehicle requires more time than usual to
charge the high-voltage battery, check:
Rthe settings of the maximum charge cur-
rent on the controls of the charging cable
Rthe settings of the maximum charge cur-
rent in the menu of the on-board computer
Connecting the charging cable
:To open the charge socket flap
;Tire pressure table
=Socket cap
?Fastener
AReference sticker (voltage range)
BVehicle socket
CWarning sticker (charging cable)
XShift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in the direc-
tion of arrow
:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
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Connecting the charging cable
:To open the charge socket flap
;Tire pressure table
=Socket cap
?Fastener
AReference sticker (voltage range)
BVehicle socket
CWarning sticker (charging cable)
XShift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in the direc-
tion of arrow:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
XSlide fastener ?to the right.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the charging cable connector into
vehicle socket Bto the stop.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
The vehicle must not be moved while the
charging cable is connected or during charg-
ing.
iDepending on the temperature, the
engine cooling system and battery cooling
system may audibly switch on when the
charging cable is connected or during the
charging process.
Removing the charging cable
!Before driving away, you must ensure
that, for your own safety and to avoid dam-
age, the charging cable has been removed
from the vehicle socket. Otherwise, you
cannot shift the transmission out of posi-
tion P.
When the charge level display reaches 100%,
the battery is fully charged (
Ypage 184).
When the battery is charged:
XPress and hold button Don the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable from vehicle socket B.
XClose socket cap=.
XClose the charge socket flap.
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Online access to the vehicle
General notes
GWARNING
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.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating integrated information sys-
tems and communications equipment.
Only use information systems and communi-
cations devices if this is permitted while driv-
ing and if the traffic situation permits. You
may otherwise be distracted from the traffic
conditions, cause an accident and injure
yourself and others.
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 applicable terms of use.
The contractual periods of mbrace apply to
the "Vehicle Homepage". To use the "Vehicle
Homepage", you require an activated mbrace
access and a separate activation/registra-
tion for the "Vehicle Homepage". Further information about the supported end
devices, available languages and contractual
periods is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to call up the "Vehicle Homepage",
the vehicle must be connected to the Inter-
net.
This is possible via the radio module
(
Ypage 153).
Notes on data protection
Bear in mind that the "Vehicle Homepage"
offers access to your data. Therefore, look
after the vehicle verification code (VVC) and
your user details carefully.
The vehicle verification code (VVC) is required
when you register for the first time on the
"Vehicle Homepage". Using this code, the
vehicle and the user access are linked to each
other on the "Vehicle Homepage", enabling
the intended usage. You can obtain further
information from an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions on the "Vehi-
cle Homepage".
RIf you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the "Vehicle Homepage". Additionally,
you must destroy documents containing
the vehicle verification code (VVC).
RIf you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the "Vehicle Homepage". If in
doubt, have a new vehicle verification code
(VVC) issued by the Mercedes-Benz Center
after purchase. With the code you can set
up access to your vehicle, as described in
the section "Setting up a personal area" on
the Vehicle Homepage". There, you may
also deactivate the existing access of the
previous owner.
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Calling up functions in the "My
Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage"
The "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Home-
page" allows you access to information about
your vehicle and its functions using remote
query and remote configuration. For example,
climate control can be activated using remote
configuration which means that it need not be
set in the vehicle. Power for the climate con-
trol is primarily supplied via the charging
cable connected to the mains supply. In this
way, the range of the vehicle in most cases is
not reduced. If climate control is activated,
the battery charge level and thus the range
may be reduced. The "Vehicle Homepage"
provides you with information all about how
to use your vehicle.
If the vehicle is entered in your personal area
of the "Vehicle Homepage", you can also
access the following functions:
Rrequest the current condition of charge of
the high-voltage battery
Rprogram the departure time (Ypage 195)
Rorder and activate the "Pre-entry climate
control at departure time" function
If the vehicle is charging, the predicted charg-
ing time and the predicted range will also be
shown.
This data is estimated and may be influenced
by the following factors:
Routside temperature
Rswitched on consumers, e.g. climate con-
trol and seat heating
Rpersonal driving style
Rroad and traffic conditions
Rroute characteristics
Therefore, allow for a sufficient reserve.
iInformation on additional functions and
operating instructions can be found on the "Vehicle Homepage".
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
Via a radio module
This function is not available in all countries
and requires an activated mbrace access.
You can use the "Vehicle Homepage" if the
vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a
mobile phone. The radio module uses a
mobile phone connection and transmits the
necessary data by radio. The vehicle auto-
matically recognizes whether a connection to
the Internet via the radio module is possible
or not. No presets are necessary.
To enable the transfer of data via the mobile
communications module, you do not need a
SIM card.
iRestrictions 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.
Parking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you release the parking brake on uphill or
downhill gradients, the vehicle can begin to
move when in park position P. There is a risk
of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rprevent the parked vehicle from rolling on
uphill or downhill gradients by always
applying the parking brake.
Rdo not park the vehicle on uphill or downhill
gradients if the parking brake is malfunc-
tioning.
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GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the transmission out of park position
P.
Rstart the vehicle's drive system.
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment. 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.
!While the vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from Dto R, from Rto
D or directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, at low
speeds in transmission position Dor R,
park position Pis engaged automatically
and the electrical parking brake is applied.
The transmission could be damaged.
!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:
Rthe electric parking brake must be applied.
Rthe transmission must be in position P.
Rthe SmartKey in the ignition lock must be
turned to position0and removed from the
ignition lock.
Ron steep uphill or downhill gradients, turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
Switching off the drive system
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This can affect
the power steering and the brake boosting
effect, for example. You will require consider-
ably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
XShift the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
P.
XWith the SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to
position 0in the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
XWith the Start/Stop button: press the
Start/Stop button (
Ypage 131).
The drive system and all the indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this cor-
responds to SmartKey position 1. When the
driver's door is open, this corresponds to
SmartKey position 0: "SmartKey removed".
If you switch the engine off with the trans-
mission in position Ror D, the transmission
automatically shifts to N.
With the SmartKey: if you then open the
driver's door or the front-passenger door or
remove the SmartKey from the ignition, the
transmission automatically shifts to P.
With the Start/Stop button: if you then
open the driver's door or the front-passenger
door, the transmission automatically shifts to
P.
If you want the transmission to remain in neu-
tral N, e.g. when having the vehicle cleaned in
an automatic car wash with a towing system:
Using the SmartKey:
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutral N.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
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With the Start/Stop button:
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutralN.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
If you try to switch off the drive system when
the transmission is not in position P:
Ra message appears in the multifunction dis-
play
Ra warning signal sounds
Electric parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the transmission out of park position
P.
Rstart the vehicle's drive system.
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment. 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 and
the parking lock is dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-board voltage is low or if
there is a malfunction in the system, it may
not be possible to apply the released parking
brake or to shift the transmission to the P
position.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
XShift the transmission to position 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 carries out a func-
tion check at regular intervals when the drive
system is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
XTo 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.
XTo release: pull handle:.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
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