Charging The High-Voltage Battery (Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles) - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)

Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions
of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
Charging the high-voltage battery
(plug-in hybrid vehicles)
Important safety notes
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DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
Apply the electric parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS GO
Open the driver's door.
X
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as
the SmartKey having been removed.
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
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If you use incorrectly installed mains sockets
or adapters, extension cables or similar to
connect the charging cable to a mains socket,
this could lead to fires or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
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R
DANGER
Only connect the charging cable to mains
sockets that:
are installed correctly and
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have been approved by an electrical spe-
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cialist.
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cables supplied with the vehicle, or charg-
ing cables which have been approved for
use with this vehicle.
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