2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS charging

Connecting the charging cable
X
Shift the transmission to position P .X
Switch the ignition off. X
Press the charge socket flap in direction of
arrow C .
The charge socket flap swings up. X
Press fastener D to the left.
Socket cap

Problems with the charging process Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The charge socket flap
cannot be opened. The charge socket flap is not unlocked. X
Unlock the vehicle ( Y
page 79).
If the key battery is discharged: X
Unlock the driver's door using the mechanical key ( Y
page 81).
or X
Unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside ( Y
page 86).
The charge socket flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed. X
Lock the vehicle and unlock it again.
If, after that, the opening mechanism is still jammed: X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The high-voltage battery
is not being charged. The indicator lamp on the vehicle socket flashes red.
A malfunction has occurred during the initialization of the charging
process or during charging. X
Disconnect the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket
and plug it back into the vehicle socket.
If the problem persists: X
Have the mains socket checked for correct function or use another
mains socket.
or X
Use a different charging station.
or X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) 187
Driving and parking Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The indicator lamp on the vehicle socket does not light up.
No connection can be established between the vehicle and the exter-
nal power source. X
Connect the charging cable once again.
If the problem persists: X
Have the mains socket checked for correct function or use another
mains socket.
or X
Use a different charging station.
or X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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.
If the snap fastener on the charging cable connector is locked: X
Press and hold the button on the charging cable connector and try
to release the lock.
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 sys-
tems and communications equipment in
the vehicle: you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
Via the "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Home-
page", you can call up remote query and remote
configuration functions for your vehicle. This is possible from an Internet-enabled computer, as
well as many modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Access to "My Mercedes Electric - Vehicle
Homepage" is dependent on the contractual
periods of mbrace. Activated access to the
mbrace emergency call system is required for
use.
In order to use the "My Mercedes Electric - Vehi-
cle Homepage ", you must agree to the local
terms of use.
Further information on supported devices, avail-
able languages and contractual periods can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
In order to call up the "Mercedes Electric - Vehi-
cle Homepage", the vehicle must be connected
to the Internet ( Y
page 189).
Notes on data protection
Bear in mind that the "My Mercedes Electric -
Vehicle Homepage" offers access to your data.188
Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
Driving and parking

R
the seat belt has been fastened R
you depress the accelerator pedal
If the automatic transmission is in position R ,
the trunk lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake: R
the driver's door is closed. R
you have shifted out of transmission position
P or you have previously driven faster than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator
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 emer-
gency by using the electric parking brake. X
While driving, push handle C of the electric
parking brake ( Y
page 190).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle C of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle C is depressed, the greater the brak-
ing force.
During braking: R
a warning tone sounds R
the Please Release Parking Brake mes-
sage appears R
the red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is engaged.
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. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: observe the impor-
tant safety notes for the high-voltage battery
( Y
page 374). Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the country
in which you are driving. Some jurisdictions pro-
hibit the driver from using a mobile phone while
driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone
when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers a
distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per sec-
ond.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel: X
The tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure. X
Remove unnecessary loads. X
Remove roof racks when they are not needed. X
Warm up the engine at low engine speeds. X
Avoid frequent acceleration or braking. X
Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-192
Driving tips
Driving and parking

E-SAVE R
Electric mode or driving
with the internal combus-
tion engine is possible R
Automatic selection of
drive mode with electric
mode as often as possi-
ble R
The current condition of
charge of the high-volt-
age battery is maintained
so the electrical energy
can be used at a later
time.
CHARGE R
Electric drive is not pos-
sible R
The high-voltage battery
is charging while driving
with the combustion
engine
In automatic drive program S ( Y
page 250) and
in manual drive program M ( Y
page 250), only
HYBRID operating mode is available.
If you switch from automatic drive program S to
automatic drive program E or E+ , HYBRID oper-
ating mode continues to be selected.
If manual drive program M is deactivated, the
automatic transmission shifts: R
into the automatic drive program that was last
selected R
into the driving mode that was last selected
Each time the engine is started, HYBRID mode
is automatically selected.
Power meter The power meter supports you in electric mode
and displays the output obtained.
If you select the E-MODE operating mode, the
instrument cluster will display the power meter
instead of the tachometer.
i The tachometer appears again if: R
you select HYBRID , E-SAVE or CHARGER
the current state of charge of the high-volt-
age battery is too low to drive the vehicle in
the E-MODE electrical operating mode The power meter is divided into the following
areas: R
Limit C (OFF):
If the needle reaches limit C , the electric
motor and the combustion engine are
switched off. R
Area D to

Engine running while vehicle is stationary
The combustion engine is running while the
vehicle is stationary. The high-voltage battery is
not being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The combustion engine is highlighted.
Charging while vehicle is stationary
The engine powers the electric motor. The elec-
tric motor operates as a generator. The high-
voltage battery is being charged.
The arrow representing energy flow is shown in
white.
Driving using the engine
The engine powers the vehicle. The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
white.
Driving using the engine plus boost mode
If you rapidly depress the accelerator, the elec-
tric motor supports the internal combustion
engine by providing additional torque.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in red.
Driving using the engine plus energy
recovery
The engine powers the vehicle. The electric
motor is operating as a generator, e.g. in over-
run mode and when braking ( Y
page 253). The
kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into
electrical energy. The high-voltage battery is
being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
green.246
PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID operation
Driving and parking

Driving using th e internal combustion
engin e and charging th e high-voltage bat -
tery
The engin e powers th e vehicle. The engin e also
powers th e electric motor. The electric motor
operates as a generator. The high-voltag e bat -
tery is bein g charged.
The arrows fo r th e energ y flo w are shown in
white.
Driving using th e internal combustion
engin e and discharging th e high-voltage
battery
The engin e powers th e vehicle. If th e vehicl e is
approachin g a downhill gradien t wit h a hig h
potential fo r energ y recuperation , th e condition
of charg e of th e high-voltag e battery is inten-
tionally kept low or intentionally reduced.
The arrows fo r th e energ y flo w are shown in
white.
Further information on th e route-based operat -
in g strategy ( Y
page 253). Electri c operation mode
The electric motor powers th e vehicle. The high-
voltag e battery supplies energ y to th e electric
motor.
The arrows fo r th e energ y flo w are shown in
green .
Electri c operation mode and charging th e
high-voltage batter y
The electric motor is operatin g as a generator,
e.g. in overrun mod e and when brakin g
( Y
page 253). The kineti c energ y of th e vehicl e
is converted into electrica l energy. The high-
voltag e battery is bein g charged.
The arrows fo r th e energ y flo w are shown in
green .PLUG ‑ IN HYBRID operation 247
Driving and parking Z

Charging the high-voltage battery when
stationary
The engine and electric motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery via: R
a mains socket ( Y
page 183)R
a charging station ( Y
page 186)R
a wallbox ( Y
page 185)
Displaying the total range and electrical
range
The approximate range is based on the current
driving style. X
Use