Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 25

When towing a vehicle after an accident, be
sure to observe the following sections:
Transporting the vehicle (
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Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised
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( page 273)
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Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
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ground ( page 273)
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Read the safety instructions on towing and
tow-starting ( page 271).
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The ignition must be switched off when car-
rying out general tasks, such as changing
bulbs or checking the coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system
If the restraint systems are activated during
an accident, the vehicle's high-voltage elec-
trical system is automatically deactivated.
This is to ensure that you do not come into
contact with high voltage.
Automatic protection from switching
on of the vehicle's high-voltage electri-
cal system
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
not activated when the vehicle is started if:
a serious electrical insulation malfunction
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is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
an electrical connection in the vehicle's
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high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
Automatic switching off of the charging
process
The charging process is deactivated automat-
ically if:
the high-voltage battery is fully charged.
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The charging process is interrupted automat-
ically if:
page 274)
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High-voltage switch-off device
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage
switch-off device : which can be used to
switch off the vehicle's high-voltage electrical
system.
! The high-voltage system must only be
Mobile phone antenna
! It is not permitted to retrofit a mobile
Trailer tow hitch
! Retrofitting a trailer tow hitch is not per-
Warning
Vehicles with an electric motor generate
much less driving noise than vehicles with
internal combustion engines. As a result,
when maneuvering or driving at low speeds
for example, your vehicle is not heard by other
a serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
an electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
switched off at vehicle standstill by spe-
cially trained service engineers. Otherwise
the high-voltage system may be damaged.
phone antenna.
missible.
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