Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 156

Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
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General information about the charging
procedure
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( page 151).
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The charge socket flap is unlocked or locked
together with the vehicle.
The charge socket flap is located in the rear
bumper on the right below the tail lamp.
Charging the high-voltage battery via
the electrical outlet
Charging cable for mains sockets
Important safety notes
! Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charg-
ing cable for other purposes. It may other-
wise be damaged.
A charging cable for connection to the mains
socket is included with the vehicle. Only use
the charging cable included with the vehicle
or charging cables that have been approved
for the vehicle.
If you use the supplied 12 A charging
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cable to charge a high-voltage battery:
the charge time increases considerably
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electrical consumption increases consid-
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erably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage
battery at a charging station (
Only then can certified electrical energy
consumption levels be reached.
The charging process can vary depending
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on the power supply. Therefore, always
observe the local information.
For short charge times (charging with
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16A), connect the fast-charging cable to
the wallbox/charging station. You can also
use the optionally available charging cable
with the CE plug.
Information about charging from a wallbox
can be found at (
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page 158).
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page 157).
Information about charging at a charging sta-
tion can be found at ( page 158).
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Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in the bag
supplied in the trunk of the vehicle and held in
place with the Velcro fastener.
Controls on the charging cable
Alternating current status indicator
:
Control/protection system indicator
;
Charge current indicator
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Charge current setting button
?
When displays : and ; on the charging
cable light up, this means the following:
Display :
Lights up The external power supply
green connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage bat-
tery 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 electrical
outlet and then re-inserted.