Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC 2021 Owner's Manual page 169

166 Driving and parking
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
at the mains socket (mode 2)
& DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor‐
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains
socket using incorrectly installed compo‐
nents could cause a fire or an electric shock,
for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a
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mains socket that:
Has been properly installed and
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Has been inspected by a qualified electri‐
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cian
For safety reasons, only use the charg‐
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ing cables supplied with the vehicle, or
charging 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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Extension reels
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Multiple sockets
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Never use socket adapters to connect
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the charging cable to the mains socket.
The only exception being if the adapter
has been tested and approved by the
manufacturer for charging the high-volt‐
age battery of an electric vehicle.
Observe the safety notes in the operat‐
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ing instructions for the socket adapter.
Only the following charging cables may be used:
The charging cable supplied with the vehicle.
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A charging cable that has been approved for
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the vehicle.
The charging process can vary depending on the
power supply equipment.
Shorter charging times can be achieved in the
following ways:
Charging at a wallbox.
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Charging at a charging station.
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When doing so, always observe the local infor‐
mation.
Do not leave the charging cable controls hanging
loose from a mains socket.
Do not lift the controls by the following compo‐
nent parts:
The charging cable connector.
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The mains plug.
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When charging, protect the charging cable con‐
trol element from excessive heat such as direct
sunlight. Otherwise, the charging process may
be cancelled.
The charging cable should be stowed and held in
place in the bag provided in the boot/luggage
compartment of the vehicle.