Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 173

Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
on again, the charging process resumes auto-
matically. Following an interruption in the
power supply or tripping of the building's fuse,
it may take up to 10 minutes for charging to
resume automatically.
Switch on the building protection system again
after it has been triggered. Otherwise, the
charging process cannot be continued.
General information about the charging
procedure
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( page 168).
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The vehicle socket is located in the rear bumper
on the right below the tail lamp.
The charge socket flap and the vehicle are cen-
trally locked or unlocked simultaneously.
Charging the high-voltage battery via
the electrical outlet
Charging cable for electrical outlets
Important safety notes
!
Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charging
cable for other purposes. It may otherwise be
damaged.
A charging cable for connection to the electrical
outlet is included with the vehicle. Only use the
charging cable included with the vehicle or
charging cables that have been approved for the
vehicle.
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If you use the supplied 12 A charging cable
to charge a high-voltage battery:
the charge time increases considerably
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electrical consumption increases consider-
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ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station (
then can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
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The charging process can vary depending on
the power supply. Therefore, always observe
the local information.
Information about charging from a wallbox
page 173).
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Information on charging at a charging station
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Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in the bag
supplied in the trunk/cargo compartment of the
vehicle and held in place with the Velcro fas-
tener.
Controls on the charging cable
:
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When displays : and ; on the charging cable
light up, this means the following:
page 174). Only
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page 174).
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Alternating current status indicator
Control/protection system indicator
Charge current indicator
Charge current setting button
Display :
Lights up The external power supply
green connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Flashes red A 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 red There is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the mains
socket and then reinserted.
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