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the improved charging performance and better
charging efficiency offered.
Stowing the charging cable
Always stow the vehicle charging cable in the
charging cable bag provided and attach its spring
hook to the tie-down eye in the boot or the load
compartment.
Otherwise, the charging cable is not sufficiently
secured.
System limits
The power output of the high-voltage battery may
be impaired by the following:
High or low outside temperatures
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Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle
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being switched on, e.g. operating the air con-
ditioning system
Extended periods without charging
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The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
be increased by the following:
High or low outside temperatures
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Extended periods without charging
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The maximum available charge current of the
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charging facility
The settings of the charging process in the
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multimedia system ( page 304)
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You can watch an animation on this topic via the
following link:
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 component
parts 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
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For safety reasons, only use the charging
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cable supplied with the vehicle or an
original Mercedes-Benz charging cable.
Purchase these parts at a Mercedes-
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Benz Service Centre and obtain advice
there.
Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these original
charging cables for their suitability for high-
voltage charging of your 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.