Drive Program - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245 Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery
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charge the high-voltage battery, recuperation
is increased steplessly. This is comparable to
the engine brake in a combustion engine
when you downshift a gear on a downhill gra-
dient.

Drive program

Drive program E is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
full power output by using kickdown.
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the vehicle pulling away more gently in
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forward gear unless the accelerator pedal
is depressed fully.
reduced power on the accelerator pedal
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increases sensitivity. This supports an even
and economical driving style.
the wheels are less likely to spin.
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Drive program S is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
the entire power output can be utilized by
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depressing the accelerator pedal.
Charging the high-voltage battery
Important safety notes
G DANGER
The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G DANGER
If you use incorrectly installed mains sockets
or adapters, extension cables or similar to
connect the charging cable to a mains socket,
this could lead to fires or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
Only connect the charging cable to mains
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sockets that:
are installed correctly and
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have been approved by an electrical spe-
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cialist.
For safety reasons, only use the charging
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cables supplied with the vehicle, or charg-
ing cables which have been approved for
use with this vehicle.
Never use a damaged charging cable.
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Do not use:
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Extension cables
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Cable drums
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Multiple sockets
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Do not use a socket adapter to connect the
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charging cable to the mains socket. The
only exception is if the adapter has been
tested and approved by the manufacturer
for charging the high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle.
Always observe the safety notes in the
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socket adapter's operating instructions.