Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 159

Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
Depending on the temperature, the fan
i
and battery cooling system may audibly
switch on during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable
When the condition of charge display reaches
100% in the multifunction display, the battery
is fully charged.
When the battery is fully charged:
Unlock the vehicle.
X
Indicator lamp A on vehicle socket ?
lights up green.
Press and hold button B on the charging
X
cable connector and remove the charging
cable from the vehicle socket.
Close socket cap =.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
X
Remove the charging cable from the elec-
X
trical outlet.
Stow the charging cable safely in the vehi-
X
cle ( page 154).
Y
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehi-
cle using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Use the optional quick charging cable when
charging at a wallbox. The charging cable is
stored in a bag in the trunk.
Only use charging cables that have been tes-
ted and approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in an elec-
tric vehicle.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( page 151).
Y
Connecting the charging cable
Charge socket flap
:
Fastener
;
Socket cap
=
Vehicle socket
?
Indicator lamp
A
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Press charge socket flap : in the direction
X
of the arrow.
The charge socket flap swings up.
Press fastener ; to the left.
X
Socket cap = is open.
Insert the charging cable connector into
X
vehicle socket ? to the stop.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
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