Controls - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery
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If the charging cable or charging cable connec-
tor become too hot, have the mains power sup-
ply checked.
Protection device against overvoltage
!
Overvoltage in the mains supply may dam-
age the vehicle. For this reason, the vehicle is
equipped with a protection device against
overvoltage in the mains supply. This device
may be triggered during severe thunder-
storms, for example, and may lead to the buil-
ding's fuse being tripped and an interruption
in the power supply. These functions protect
the vehicle. After the building fuse is switched
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 169).
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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.
The vehicle is supplied with a country-specific
charging cable for connection to a mains socket.
Only use the charging cable supplied with the
vehicle or a charging cable 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 175).
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Information on charging at a charging station
( page 175).
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Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed and secured
in the bag provided in the cargo compartment of
the vehicle.
Controls on the charging cable
On-board voltage indicator
:
Protective and indicator system display
;
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 on-board voltage is con-
green nected. The high-voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
Flashes red The power supply from the
building is faulty.
page 175). Only
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