Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 269

Problems with the 115 V power socket
Problem
The warning lamp on
the 115 V power socket
is not lit.
mbrace
Important safety notes
! You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure
that your system is activated and ready for
use. To register, press the ï MB Info call
button. If any of the steps mentioned are
not carried out, the system may not be
activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
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Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
Canada: Customer Service at
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1-888-923-8367
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
Start the engine.
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or
Charge the battery (
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If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
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Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
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If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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You have connected a small electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 W, but a very high switch-on
current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115 V power socket will not supply it with power.
Connect a suitable device.
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Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service (Canada: TELEAID), a user ID
and password will be sent to you by post. USA
only: you can use this password to log onto
the mbrace area under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The mbrace system is available if:
it has been activated and is operational
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the corresponding mobile phone network
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is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
a service subscription is available
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the starter battery is sufficiently charged
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a map is only possible if:
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page 300).
Determining the location of the vehicle on
GPS reception is available.
the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
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