Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 176

Displays and operation
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The braking performance of the electric
motor using recuperative braking is, in some
operating modes, either reduced or not effec-
tive:
when the condition of charge of the high-
R
voltage battery increases
if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a
R
normal operating temperature
when the vehicle is almost stationary
R
in transmission position N
R
during and after ESP stability control
R
If necessary, counteract the reduced regen-
erative braking effect by applying the brake
yourself.
Charge level display
Condition of charge display : shows the
condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery. The charge values are shown as a per-
centage in the COMAND display (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
The condition of charge of the high-voltage
battery has dropped into the reserve range if
the drive system is running and:
the Drive Drive Battery Battery Reserve
R
sage appears in the display
the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
R
lights up
i
Charge the high-voltage battery from a
condition of charge of less than 20% at:
an electrical outlet
R
a charging station
R
Reserve Level Level mes-
The braking performance of the electric
motor using recuperative braking is, in some
operating modes, either reduced or not effec-
tive:
when the condition of charge of the high-
R
voltage battery increases
if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a
R
normal operating temperature
when the vehicle is almost stationary
R
in transmission position N
R
during and after ESP stability control
R
If necessary, counteract the reduced regen-
erative braking effect by applying the brake
yourself.
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
Multifunction display
:
Switches on the Voice Control System
;
(see the separate operating instructions)
Right control panel
=
Left control panel
?
Back button
A
To activate the on-board computer: turn
X
the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock.