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ued
at
a
later
time
by
connecting
the
chargingcable.
This
enables
other
consumers
to
use
thepower
connection
or
prevents
simultaneous
high
power
from
multiple
consumers,
for
example.
Additional
information:
Detach,
refer
to
page
341.
Continuing
the
charging
process If
the
charging
process
is
interrupted,
for
in#jstance
through
a
temporary
power
failure,
the
charging
process
is
automatically
continued
after
the
interruption.
Terminating
the
charging
process1.Remove
the
charging
cable
from
the
vehicle.
Detach,
refer
to
page
341.2.Stow
the
charging
cable
as
required.3.Press
on
the
charging
socket
flap
until
it
en#j
gages.4.Lock
vehicle
if
it
is
unlocked.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
charge
state
indicator
light
shows
the
charge
state
of
the
high-voltage
battery
in
the
in#j strument
cluster,
if
standby
state
is
switched
on.
If
all
bars
are
filled,
the
high-voltage
battery
is
fully
charged.
Even
if
no
bars
are
filled,
the
high-voltage
system is
still
under
high
voltage.
Information
regarding
the
charging
process
is shown
on
the
charging
screen.
DisplayMeaningBlue
plug:
charging
process
active
or
completed.
White
plug:
charging
process
inter#j rupted.End
of
charging
time.
Set
departure
time.Charging
progress
bar.Indicator
in
blue:
charged
electrical
range.Display
in
white:
actual
maximum
available
electric
range
with
fully
charged
high-voltage
battery.Departure
time
set.Climate
control
activated
at
depar#j
ture
time.Flashing:
ventilation
active.Flashing:
heating
active.Flashing:
cooling
active.
Additional
information:
Charging
screen,
refer
to
page
157.
Departure
time
Concept
For
optimum
range
and
climate
control,
the
de#j parture
time
can
be
set
before
parking
the
vehi#j
cle.
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General
informationWith
a
set
departure
time,
the
vehicle
is
pre#j
heated
or
precooled
if
climate
control
is
set.
The
following
settings
are
possible
for
departure
time:'xClimate
control
for
departure
time.'xScheduling
of
up
to
three
regular
departure times.'xPlanning
a
one-time
departure
time.
If
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
changes
can
be
made
via
iDrive.
Settings
for
climate
control and
charging
process
are
also
applied
for
sched#j
uled
departure
times.
Climate
control
for
departure
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Plan
charge/climate"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Precond.
for
depart."
Setting
the
departure
timeVia
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Plan
charge/climate"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Departure
schedule"5.Select
the
desired
departure
time.6.Set
the
time
and
weekday.
Up
to
three
regular
departure
times
and
a
one-
time
departure
time
can
be
set.
Activating
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Plan
charge/climate"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Departure
schedule"5.Select
the
desired
departure
time.6."Activate
departure"
Up
to
three
regular
departure
times
or
a
one- time
departure
time
can
be
activated.
The
set
departure
time
will
be
deactivated,
if
the departure
time
was
ignored
three
times
in
a
row.
Climate
control
General
informationThe
following
settings
for
vehicle
air
conditioning
are
possible:
'xActivate
stationary
climate
control
immedi#j
ately.
The
range
is
reduced
if
stationary
climate control
is
activated
without
a
charging
cable
connected.'xPlanned
climate
control
at
the
set
departure
time.
Additional
information:
Stationary
climate
control,
refer
to
page
296.
Discharged
high-voltage and
vehicle
battery
General
information In
addition
to
the
high-voltage
battery,
the
vehi#j
cle
has
a
12
volt
vehicle
battery,
which
is
re#j
quired
for
operation
of
the
onboard
electronics.
If
the
high-voltage
battery
is
discharged
and
the
combustion
engine
is
started,
air
conditioning may
be
limited.
With
a
discharged
vehicle
battery,
no
operation
of
the
vehicle
is
possible.
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Starting
the
vehicle
If
the
vehicle
battery
is
discharged,
the
combus#j
tion
engine
can
be
started
using
the
battery
of
another
vehicle
and
two
jumper
cables.
Additional
information:
Jump-starting,
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RefuelingVehicle
features
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This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Follow
the
following
when refueling
General
information
Follow
the
fuel
recommendation
prior
to
refuel#j
ing.
To
also
ensure
all
engine
functions
under
unfav#j orable
conditions,
for
instance
steep
vehicle
incli#jnations,
at
least
3
US
gal/10
liters
fuel
should
berefueled.
When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completely into
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
during
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
af#j ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
sta#j
tion.
Additional
information:
Fuel
quality,
refer
to
page
383.
Safety
information
Warning
Simultaneous
charging
and
refueling
poses
a
risk
of
fire
if
a
sufficient
safety
distance
from
easily
flammable
materials
is
not
maintained.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
fill
the
vehicle
with
fuel
and
charge
it
simultaneously.
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
en#j
sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
Tank
vent
Concept
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
special
fuel
tank.
The
fuel
tank
is
designed
for
special
require#j ments
that
arise
from
hybrid
operation
of
the
ve#j
hicle,
i.e.,
alternating
drive
with
combustion
en#j
gine
or
electric
motor.
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General
informationExcess
pressure
may
build
up
in
the
fuel
tank
as
a
result
of
gasoline
vapors;
this
pressure
is
dissi#j
pated
before
the
fuel
cap
is
opened.
Overview
The
button
is
located
in
the
storage
compart#j ment
of
the
driver's
door.
Venting
the
tank
1.Switch
off
drive-ready
state.2.

Press
the
button
to
start
the
pressure
equalization.
The
tank
venting
status
is
displayed
in
the
in#j strument
cluster.
In
rare
cases,
tank
venting
can
last
several
minutes.
When
tank
venting
has
finished,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
fuel
filler
flap
is
released
for
opening.3.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap.
If
it
is
not
possible
to
open
the
fuel
filler
flap
after
tank
venting,
press
the
button
again.
If
it
is
still
not
possible
to
open
the
fuel
filler
flap
even
after
pressing
the
button
again,
un#j lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually.
Emergency
unlocking,
refer
to
page
350.
Fuel
cap
Opening
Before
opening,
vent
the
tank.
1.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
arrow.
The
fuel
filler
flap
opens.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
counterclockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Additional
information:
Tank
ventilation
system,
refer
to
page
348.
Closing
Warning
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
cap
can
be
jam#j med
and
crushed
during
closing.
The
cap
can#jnot
be
correctly
closed.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapors
canescape.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
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to
property.
Pay
attention
that
the
retaining
strap
is
not
jammed
or
crushed
when
closing the
cap.1.Fit
the
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise
until
you
clearly
hear
a
click.2.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Emergency
unlocking
It
may
be
necessary
in
certain
situations
to
un#j
lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
for
instance
with an
electrical
fault.
The
release
is
located
in
the
cargo
area.
1.Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
open
the
cover,
arrow
2.2.Pull
the
green
knob
with
the
fuel
pump
sym#j bol.
This
silently
releases
the
fuel
filler
flap.3.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
arrow.
The
fuel
filler
flap
opens.4.Carefully
open
the
fuel
cap.
Excess
pressure
can
build
up
in
the
fuel
tank
from
gasoline
va#j
por.5.Refuel
the
vehicle
as
usual.
The
excess
pres#j sure
in
the
tank
may
make
refueling
difficult,
for
instance
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
may
shut off
frequently.
Have
the
vehicle
checked
immediately
by
a
deal#jer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
Warning
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
re#j
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
be#j
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
353,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manu#j
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#jcated
on
each
tire.
The
reference
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#j
cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
infla#jtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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Checking
using
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table1.Determine
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
for
the
mounted
tires.2.Check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
in
all
four
tires,
using
a
pressure
gage,
for
example.3.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
actual tire
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
in#jtended
tire
inflation
pressure.4.Check
whether
all
valve
caps
are
screwed
onto
the
tire
valves.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
in
the tire
inflation
pressure
table
only
relate
to
cold
tires
or
tires
at
the
same
temperature
as
the
am#j
bient
temperature.
Only
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure
levels
when
the
tires
are
cold,
i.e.:
'xA
driving
distance
of
max.
1.25
miles/2
km
has
not
been
exceeded.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
not
moved
again
for
at
least 2
hours
after
a
trip.
Checking
using
the
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
on
the
Control
Display
Via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Vehicle
status"3.

"Tire
Pressure
Monitor"4.Check
whether
the
current
tire
inflation
pres#j
sure
levels
deviate
from
the
intended
tire
pressure
value.5.Correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
if
the
actual tire
inflation
pressure
deviates
from
the
in#jtended
tire
inflation
pressure.
After
correcting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
With
runflat
tires:
Reinitialize
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor.
With
Tire
Pressure
Monitor:
The
corrected
tire
inflation
pressures
are
applied
automatically.
Make
sure
that
the
correct
tire
set#j
tings
have
been
made.
With
tires
that
cannot
be
found
in
the
tire
pres#j
sure
values
on
the
Control
Display,
reset
the
Tire Pressure
Monitor
TPM.
Tire
inflation
pressures
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
For
speeds
of
up
to
100
mph/160
km/h
and
for
optimum
driving
comfort,
note
the
pressure
val#j ues
in
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table
and
adjustas
necessary.
These
pressure
values
can
also
be
found
on
thetire
inflation
pressure
label
on
the
driver's
door
pillar.
Do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
100
mph/160
km/h.
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