Eng
Eng
aging neutr
aging neutr al N
al N #
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le ver up or down tothe /rst point of
re sis tance, holding it there until the transmis-
sion position iis shown on the driver's dis-
pla y.
Subse quently releasing the brake pedal will allow
yo uto mo vetheve hicle freel y,e.g. topush it or
to w it away.
If y
If y ou w
ou w ant t
ant the tr
he tr ansmission t
ansmission t o r
o remain in neutr
emain in neutr al
al
N ev
N even if t
en if t he v
he vehicle is switc
ehicle is switc hed
hedo.:
o.: #
Start theve hicle. #
Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i. #
Release the brake pedal. #
Switch o. theve hicle.
% Ifyo uth en exitth eve hicle leaving theke y in
th eve hicle, the transmission will remain in
neut rali.
Eng
Eng aging par
aging par k position P
k position P #
Obser vethe no tes on parking theve hicle
(/ page 212). #
Depress the brake pedal until theve hicle
comes toa standstill. #
When theve hicle is at a standstill, press but-
to nj.
Pa rk position is only engaged when the trans-
mission position display jis shown in the
driver's displa y.If no transmission position dis-
play jappears, secure theve hicle toprev ent
it from rolling away.
Pa rk position jis engaged automatically if one
of thefo llowing conditions is met:
R You switch theve hicle o. in transmission posi-
tion hork.
R You open the driver's door when theve hicle is
at a standstill or when driving at a very low
speed and the transmission is in position h
or k.
% Tomanoeuv rewith an open driver's door,
open the driver's door while at a standstill and
engage transmission position hork again.
% Ifyo u ha veengaged park position jor
switched o. theve hicle and no transmission position displ
ayis displa yed, secure theve hi-
cle from rolling away (/ page 215).
Eng
Eng aging dr
aging dr iv
ive position D
e position D #
Dep ress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le ver down past the /r stpoint of
re sis tance. F
F
unction of t
unction of t he 4MA
he 4MATIC
TIC
The 0exible all-wheel distribution of the 4MATIC
means the drive is alw ays ideal lydist ributed
between bo thaxles. Depending on the situation,
only the front axle or only there ar axle can be
driven, or the drive can be distributed continu-
ously between bo thaxles.
This means that recuperation can be used even
more e.ectively and thera nge of theve hicle can
be increased (/ page 184).
To get her with ESP ®
and 4ETS, 4MATIC impr oves
th e traction of your vehicle whene ver a driven
wheel spins due toinsu1cient traction.
If yo ufa ilto adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce therisk of an accident nor override
th e la wsof ph ysics. It cannot take into account 192
192
Driving and parking
ro
ad, weather or tra1c conditions. 4MATIC is only
an aid. You are responsible especially for main-
ta ining a safe distance from theve hicle in front,
fo rve hicle speed, for braking in good time and for
st ay ing in lane.
% In wintry road conditions, the maximum e.ect
of the 0exible all-wheel distribution can be
achie ved only if you use winter tyres (M+S
tyres), with snow chains if necessar y. Char
Char
ging t
ging t he high-v
he high-v olt
oltag
age batt
e batt ery
ery N
No
ot
tes on c
es on c har
harging t
ging t he high-v
he high-v olt
olt ag
age batt
e batt ery
ery *
N
NOOTE
TE High-voltage battery damage due to
leaving theve hicle idle for lengt hyperiods
of time Lithium-ion batteries
experience a natural self-
dischar ge.
Exhausti vedischarging can therefore occur if
th eve hicle is idle for se veral months. This can
damage the high-voltage batter y. #
Toavo id damage, please obser vethefo l-
lowing recommendations when handling
th e high-voltage batter y. *
N
NO
OTE
TE Accelerated ageing of the high-volt-
age battery due tonot observing thefo l-
lowing recommendations As a
result of its basic characteristics, the
storage capacity of, and the amount of energy
av ailable from, the high-voltage battery
decreases over the course of its life. As a
re sult, the maximum electrical range that can
be achie vedby theve hicle is reduced and its
maximum electrical output can be impaired.
The following factors could accelerate the age-
ing of the high-voltage batter y:
R frequently fully charging (char gelevel
100%) the high-voltage batter y,especially
when this process is not directly follo wed
by a jou rney
R frequent rapid charging with direct cur rent
(mode 4) R
leaving theve hicle idle for lengt hyperiods
at high ambient temp eratures #
Toavo id accelerated ageing, please
obser vethefo llowing recommendations
when handling the high-voltage batter y. Re
commendations when handling the high-voltage
batter y:
R Every six months, when the outside temp era-
ture is abo ve10 °C, park theve hicle overnight
with a charge leve l below 20%.
R Only charge the high-voltage battery with
direct cur rent (mode 4) if necessar y.
R Char gethe high-voltage battery on average to
a ch arge leve l of 80%. Be yond a charge leve l of
80%, thech arging time is considerably pro-
lon ged.
R If leaving theve hicle idle for lengt hyperiods,
park up theve hicle with a high- voltage battery
ch arge leve l between 30% and 50%. Do not
ke ep the high-voltage battery continuously
connected topowe r supply equipment. Driving and parking
193 193
R
If leaving theve hicle idle for lengt hyperiods of
time avoid, if possible, high ambient temp era-
tures.
R Check the high-voltage battery's charge level
ev ery six weeks (/ page 210).
R Char gethe high-voltage battery if thech arge
le ve l is below 20%.
R Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
ve hicle is leT idle for a lengt hyperiod. Other-
wise, the condition of theve hicle's high- volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
Yo u can contribute toreducing theve hicle's
ene rgy consum ption in thefo llowing ways:
R An anticipatory driving style (/ page 184)
R Reduced use of electrical consumers
R Having theve hicle regula rly main tained
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
ch ange over the course of its life.
% Depending on the national version, your vehi-
cle is equipped with one of thefo llowing vehi-
cle soc kets. Yo
u can charge the high-voltage battery with
bo th alternating cur rent (mode 2/3) and
direct cur rent (mode 4). Combo 1
vehicle soc ket Combo 2
vehicle soc ket
1 Type 1 or type 2 connection forch arging with
alternating cur rent
2 Socketex tension forch arging with direct cur-
re nt 194
194
Driving and parking
#
For saf etyre asons, only use thech arging
cable supplied with theve hicle or an
original Mercedes-Benz charging cable. #
Purchase these parts at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre and obtain advice
th ere.
Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these original
ch arging cables forth eir suitability for high-
vo ltage charging of your vehicle. #
Never use a damaged charging cable. #
Do not use:
R Extension cables
R Extension reels
R Multiple soc kets #
Never use soc ket ada pters toconnect
th ech arging cable tothe mains soc ket.
The only exception being if the adap ter
has been tested and appro vedby the
manufacturer forch arging the high-volt-
age battery of an electric vehicle. #
Obser vethe saf ety no tes in the operat-
ing inst ructions forth e soc ket ada pter. Only
thefo llowing charging cables may be used:
R The charging cable supplied with theve hicle.
R Ach arging cable that has been appr ovedfor
th eve hicle.
The charging process can vary depending on the
po we r supply equipment. The charging times
when charging the high-voltage battery at the
mains soc ket are considerably longer than when
ch arging at a wallbox or charging station.
When doing so, alw ays obser vethe local informa-
tion.
Do not lea vethech arging cable cont rols hanging
loose from a mains soc ket.
Do not liT the controls bythefo llowing compo-
nent parts:
R thech arging cable connector
R the mains plug
When charging, pr otect thech arging cable cont rol
element from excessive heat such as direct sun- light. Otherwise,
thech arging process may be
cancelled. N No
ot
tes on c
es on c har
harging t
ging t he high-v
he high-v olt
oltag
age batt
e batt er
ery at a
y at a
w
w allbo
allbo x or c
x or c har
harging st
ging st ation (mode 3)
ation (mode 3) &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
re ctly ins talled component parts
Connecting thech arging cable toawa llbox
using incor rectly ins talled component parts
could cause a /re or an electric shoc k,for
ex ample. #
Only connect thech arging cable to a
wa llbox that:
R Has been proper lyinstalled and
R Has been inspected byaqu ali/ed elect ri-
cian #
For saf etyre asons, only use charging
cables that ha vebeen tested and
appro vedby the manufacturer forch arg-
ing the high-voltage battery in an electric
ve hicle. 196
196
Driving and parking
#
Never use damaged charging cables. #
Do not extend thech arging cable. #
Do not use adap ters. #
Obser vethe saf ety no tes in the operat-
ing inst ructions forth ewa llbox. If
ch arging at a wallbox without pre-ins talled
cable, use the optionally available charging cable
fo rwa llbox and charging station (mode 3). The
ch arging cable is st owed in a bag in the boot/
luggage compartment.
Only use charging cables that ha vebeen tested
and appro vedby the manufacturer forch arging
th e high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle. &
D DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injuries due todam-
aged components
Connecting thech arging cable toach arging
station using a damaged component part
could cause a /re or an elect ric shoc k,for
ex ample. #
Forch arging stations with a preinstalled
ch arging cable: R
Perform a visual check of thech arg-
ing station for obvious faults, such as
massive damage tothe housing or
ch arging cable. #
Forch arging stations without a preinstal-
led charging cable:
R For saf etyre asons, only use charging
cables that ha vebeen tested and
appro vedby the manufacturer for
ch arging the high-voltage battery in
an electric vehicle.
R Never use damaged charging cables.
R Do not extend thech arging cable.
R Do not use adap ters. #
Make sure toobser vethe saf ety in form a-
tion on thech arging station. Most
charging stations must be activated before
th ech arging process, e.g. using an RFID card or
via Plug & Char ge. Obser vethe on-site operator's
inst ructions forth ech arging station and the no tes
on Mercedes me Char ge(see theve hicle's Digital
Owner's Manual). The amount of ene
rgy dispensed forth ech arging
process, shown bythech arging station, may be
higher than the amount of energy actually absor-
bed bythe high-voltage batter y.This is there sult
of di.erent le vels of charging losses and is descri-
bed as rech arge e1ciency. Charging losses occur,
fo rex ample, due toheat that builds up when
ch arging or from auxiliary consumers that are
switched on. Further information on rech arge e1-
ciency can be obtained at a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop. N No
ot
tes on c
es on c har
harging t
ging t he high-v
he high-v olt
oltag
age batt
e batt er
ery at a
y at a
r
r apid c
apid c har
harging st
ging st ation (mode 4)
ation (mode 4) &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injuries due todam-
aged components
Connecting thech arging cable toach arging
station using a damaged component part
could cause a /re or an elect ric shoc k,for
ex ample. #
Forch arging stations with a preinstalled
ch arging cable: Driving and parking
197
197
R
Perform a visual check of thech arg-
ing station for obvious faults, such as
massive damage tothe housing or
ch arging cable. #
Forch arging stations without a preinstal-
led charging cable:
R For saf etyre asons, only use charging
cables that ha vebeen tested and
appro vedby the manufacturer for
ch arging the high-voltage battery in
an electric vehicle.
R Never use damaged charging cables.
R Do not extend thech arging cable.
R Do not use adap ters. #
Make sure toobser vethe saf ety in form a-
tion on thech arging station. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fatal injuries when car ry-
ing out maintenance workduring the
ch arging process
During thech arging process, the high-voltage
on-board electrical system is under high volt-
age. #
Do not per form any main tenance work
during thech arging process. Most
charging stations must be activated before
th ech arging process, e.g. using an RFID card or
via Plug & Char ge. Obser vethe on-site operator's
inst ructions forth ech arging station and the no tes
on Mercedes me Char ge(see theve hicle's Digital
Owner's Manual).
The charging cable forth eve hicle must not be
lon gerth an 30 m due tothe legal requ irements in
some countries. This is toprev ent the inter fer-
ence of signals being received byradio communi-
cation devices in theve hicle or in close pr oximity
to thech arging station. Be awarethat parts of the
ch arging cable may be routed under ground. If in
doubt, ask thech arging station operator if this is
th e case before charging the high-voltage batter y.
The amount of energy dispensed forth ech arging
process, shown bythech arging station, may be
higher than the amount of energy actually absor-
bed bythe high-voltage batter y.This is there sult
of di.erent le vels of charging losses and is descri-
bed as rech arge e1ciency. Charging losses occur,
fo rex ample, due toheat that builds up when ch
arging or from auxiliary consumers that are
switched on. Further information on rech arge e1-
ciency can be obtained at a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop. Se Se
tting t
tting t he maximum per
he maximum per missible c
missible char
harging cur-
ging cur-
r
r ent f
ent f or c
or char
harging at a mains soc ket
ging at a mains soc ket *
N
NO
OTE
TE Overloading the mains soc ket due
to excessive charging cur rent If
th ech arging cur rent is too high, the fuse
could be tripped or theex tern al mains supply
could overheat. #
Ensure that theex tern al mains supply
has been designed tohandle thech arg-
ing cur rent pr ovided. #
For saf etyre asons, only use thech arging
cable supplied with theve hicle or an
original Mercedes-Benz charging cable.
Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these
original charging cables forth eir suitabil-
ity for high-voltage charging of your vehi-
cle. Pur chase these parts at a Mercedes- 198
198
Driving and parking
Safe
Safe
ty syst
ty syst em indicat
em indicat or
or4
4 Display
Display
Meaning
Meaning
Flashes redC harging cable mal-
function – cann ot
car ryout thech arging
process, reset the
ch arging cable operat-
ing unit.
Lights up redW hite LED is o.:
po we r supply malfunc-
tion – cannot car ry
out thech arging proc-
ess, replace the mains
soc ket.
White LED is on: vehi-
cle malfunction – can-
not car ryout the
ch arging process,
re set thech arging
cable operating unit. When all
four displa yslight up, thech arging cable
operating unit per form s a self-test. If
te mp erature monitor 3indicates a malfunc-
tion, it may help toprotect thech arging cable
from direct sunlight.
T
T o r o r ese
ese t t
t the c
he c har
harging cable oper
ging cable oper ating unit:
ating unit:if
saf ety sy stem 4indicates a charging cable mal-
function or a vehicle malfunction, /rst reset the
ch arging cable operating unit. Todo this, discon-
nect thech arging cable from theve hicle and from
th e mains soc ket and waitfor appr oximately /ve
seconds. If the malfunction persists aTer the
ch arging cable is reconnected, charging at the
mains soc ket is not possible. The charging cable
must be replaced or theve hicle plug must be
ch ecked at a quali/ed specialist workshop,
depending on the indicator. F
F
unctions of t
unctions of t he indicat
he indicator lam
or lamp on t
p on the v
he v ehicle
ehicle
soc ket
soc ket The so
cket 0ap is centrally loc ked and unloc ked
to get her with theve hicle. Example: Combo 2
vehicle soc ket
The colour and signalling of status display 1
ha ve thefo llowing meanings:
Locking status R Lights up white: vehicle soc ket unloc ked;
insert or remo vecharging cable
R Flashes white: disconnection or malfunction
during locking or unlocking 200
200
Driving and parking
Char
gestatus
R Lights up blue: charging process comple ted
R Flashes blue: charging; active ene rgy 0ow
R Lights up orange: charging paused
R Flashes orange: connection is being es tab-
lished
R Flashes red (for appr ox. 90s): malfunction in
ve hicle; charging not possible
% V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h activ
h active ambient lighting:
e ambient lighting: when
th ech arging sequence is activated, the
ch arge leve l is also accompanied byambient
lighting (/ page 153). S
S
t
tar
ar ting t
ting t he alt
he alt er
ernating curr
nating curr ent c
ent c har
harging pr
ging pr ocess
ocess
(mode 2/3)
(mode 2/3) &
D
D AN
AN GER
GER Risk of death when charging at a
damaged soc ket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If th ech arging cable, theve hicle soc ket or the
mains soc ket are damaged, you could receive
an elect ric shoc k. #
Only use an undamaged charging cable. #
Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-
ing, abrading or driving overth e cable. #
Have a damaged vehicle soc ketre placed
at a quali/ed specialist workshop as
soon as possible. #
Never connect thech arging cable to a
damaged vehicle soc ket. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage due toove rheating of
ch arging cable and charging cable con-
nector During
thech arging process, thech arging
cable and charging cable connector can heat
up within their permissible limit values.
The permissible limit values are in0uenced by
th efo llowing factors:
R the po wer supply system and thech arging
cable are not damaged
R the inst ructions for handling thech arging
cable and the control element on the
ch arging cable ha vebeen obser ved #
Ifth ech arging cable or charging cable
connector becomes too hot, ha vethe
po we r supply system checked. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damaged or dirty vehicle soc ket
when the soc ket 0ap is open #
Alwayske ep the soc ket co ver and the
soc ket 0ap closed when there is no
ch arging cable connected. This pr otects
th eve hicle soc ket from dirt and damage. #
Make sure that the soc ket co ver is
closed proper lybefore closing the soc ket
0ap. This can otherwise result in damage
which may pr event the soc ket 0ap from
being opened again. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage totheve hicle soc ket or the
ch arging cable connector due toincor rect
handling Do not use
excessive forc e (maximum 300 N)
to insert thech arging cable connector into the
ve hicle soc ketto the stop. You may otherwise Driving and parking
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201