2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC charging

When the range is shown in color, a distinc-
tion is made between two areas:
RPale area:100% of range
RDark 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/Audio 20 navigation
map is available on the 2D map display and a scale of 50 meters to 500 km.
Displaying the range and destination
accessibility via navigation mode:
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
or
XFrom one of the other main functions:
slide 5the controller (e. g. in radio
mode).
The main function bar is displayed.
XTo select Navifrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
The map shows the vehicle's current posi-
tion.
XTo call up e-Navigator: press theß
button.
XTo select Range on Mapin the navigation
menu: turn and press the controller.
The range and destination accessibility are
displayed on the navigation map.
Displaying the range and destination
accessibility via Mercedes-Benz Apps:
XSwitch on COMAND/Audio 20 (see the
separate operating instructions).
XSet access data and connect to the Internet
(see separate operating instructions)
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide
5the controller.
XTo select TEL/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the
controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
The available Mercedes-Benz Apps
are
displayed.
XTo call up 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:
XTo 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:
Ravailable charging stations
Rcurrent route
Rcurrent vehicle position with vehicle
direction
Exiting the map display:
XPress the %button on the controller.
or
XTo select %: slide 6and press the
controller.
Charging 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"
(
Ypage 140).
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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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XSlide fastener?to the right.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the power supply plug into the elec-
trical outlet to the stop.
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.
XRemove the charging cable from the elec-
trical outlet.
XStow the charging cable safely in the vehi-
cle (
Ypage 147).
Charging high-voltage battery at a
charging station/wallbox
General notes
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"
(
Ypage 140).
Charging communication at a charging
station
The charging station first has to be activated
before you can charge at a charging station.
You can activate the charging station by using
an RFID card or via telephone activation.
Observe the on-site operator instructions for
the charging station.
When the vehicle is connected to the charging
station, information and details on technical
parameters are exchanged. It can thus take
up to 30 seconds for the charging process to
begin.
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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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Problems with the charging process
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The charge socket flap
cannot be opened.The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (Ypage 72).
The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle manually using the SmartKey (Ypage 74).
The charge socket flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
XLock and unlock the vehicle.
If, after that, the opening mechanism is still jammed:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The high-voltage bat-
tery is not being
charged.A malfunction has occurred during the initialization of the charging
process.
XEnsure that the charging cable is connected to the electrical
outlet.
XRemove the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket
and wait 30 seconds; then re-insert it into the vehicle socket.
XIf 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.
XHave the electrical outlet checked to test if it is functioning
properly.
or
XUse 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.
XPress and hold the button on the charging cable connector. The snap fastener on the vehicle socket is unlocked.
XRemove the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket.
The snap fastener on the charging cable connector is blocked.
XPress and hold the button on the charging cable connector.
XTry to remove the blockage.
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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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The electric parking brake can only be
released:
Rwhen the SmartKey is in position1or 2in
the ignition lock (
Ypage 131) or
Rif the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
When the vehicle's HOLD function is holding
the vehicle at a standstill, the electric parking
brake is engaged automatically.
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
Rthe drive system is switched off.
Rthe driver's door is open and the seat belt is
not fastened.
Rthere is a system malfunction.
Rthe power supply is insufficient.
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following con-
ditions are met:
Rthe vehicle has been started.
Rthe transmission is in position Dor R.
Rthe seat belt has been fastened.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
Rthe driver's door is closed.
Ryou have shifted out of transmission posi-
tion Por you have previously driven faster
than 2 mph (3 km/h). Ensure that you do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the
parking brake will be released and the vehicle
will start to move.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
XWhile driving, push handle :of the electric
parking brake (
Ypage 155).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle :is depressed, the greater
the braking force.
During braking:
Ra warning tone sounds
Rthe Please Release Parking Brake
message appears
Rthe red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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