Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manual page 28

Driving
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The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery is thus systematically controlled. In addi-
tion, the control function takes into account
that:
the fuel savings through the use of electrical
R
energy can vary, depending on the route (e.g.
urban, interurban or highway)
the use of electrical energy is held available in
R
particular for electric operation (e.g. urban
routes)
The vehicle thus automatically selects the opti-
mum driving type for the respective section of
the route.
Problems with HYBRID operation
Internal combustion engine
Problem
You cannot start the
internal combustion
engine. The multifunc-
tion display shows no
display messages. The
õ indicator in the
multifunction display is
off.
You wish to pull away,
but the ECO start/stop
function does not start
the internal combustion
engine. The õ indica-
tor in the multifunction
display is off.
Recuperative Brake System
Problem
Braking resistance is
reduced and brake pedal
travel is longer than
usual.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
For example, self-diagnosis is not yet complete or the hybrid drive
system is malfunctioning.
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Try to start the internal combustion engine again.
X
If the internal combustion engine still does not start:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The ECO start/stop function has failed. The warning and indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
Shift the transmission to position j .
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Start the engine.
X
The hybrid drive system is malfunctioning.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
The Recuperative Brake System is malfunctioning.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis-
X
play ( page 45).
Y
Observe the information regarding indicator and warning lamps in
X
the instrument cluster (
The route-based operating strategy is available
under the following conditions:
drive program E is selected
R
HYBRID driving mode is selected
R
active route guidance is activated
R
suitable map data is available
R
When the route-based operating strategy is
being used, the area in front of the vehicle is
shown as green in the multifunction display.
page 48) .
Y