Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 175

Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
Indicator
lamp
Lights up A charging break for the high-
orange voltage battery is taking
place.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up The high-voltage battery is
green fully charged.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
i
If the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock the
vehicle. The indicator lamp then displays the
current status of the charging process again.
Connecting the charging cable
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Press the charge socket flap in the direction
X
of arrow :.
The charge socket flap swings up.
Press fastener ; to the left.
X
Socket cap = is open.
Insert the power supply plug into the electri-
X
cal outlet to the stop.
Insert the charging cable connector into vehi-
X
cle socket ? to the stop.
Indicator lamp A first flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
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If the charging cable is plugged in, you can-
not start the engine or move the vehicle.
i
Depending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged when:
the charge level display reaches 100% in the
R
multifunction display (
the indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights
R
up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle
Unlock the vehicle.
X
Press and hold button B on the charging
X
cable connector and remove the charging
cable connector from the vehicle socket.
Close socket cap =.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
X
Remove the mains plug from the mains
X
socket and safely stow away the charging
cable inside the vehicle (
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehicle
using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Only use charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for charging
the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( page 168).
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page 227)
Y
page 171).
Y
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