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C-Class PLUG-IN HYBRID Supplement É2055849713'ËÍ 2055849713 Order no. P205 1005 13 Part no. 205 584 97 13 Edition A 2018 Mercedes-Benz...
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Design Equipment Technical features Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides App The equipment in your vehicle may therefore may not yet be available in your country. differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
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Contents Index ............3 Breakdown assistance ....... 52 Where will I find...? ........ 52 Battery (vehicle) ........52 Introduction ........... 8 Jump-starting ......... 53 Protecting the environment ..... 8 Towing ........... 53 Operator's Manual ........8 Fuses ............. 53 Operating safety ........8 Technical data ........
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(important safety notes) Air-conditioning system Charging cable see Climate control Connecting (mode 2) ....... 35 Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Connecting (mode 3) ....... 36 see Qualified specialist workshop Disconnecting (mode 2) ....35 Authorized workshop Disconnecting (mode 3) ....36 see Qualified specialist workshop For mains socket (mode 2) ....
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Index Consumption statistics (on-board ECO start/stop function computer) ..........43 Automatic engine start ....25 Coolant (engine) Automatic engine switch-off .... 25 General information ......25 Checking the level ......51 Electric drive Filling capacity ......... 55 see Hybrid drive system Temperature gauge ......
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Index Energy flow display (multimedia system) ..........49 Haptic accelerator pedal ....24 General notes ........13 Heating Haptic accelerator pedal ....24 see Climate control High-voltage battery ......14 High-voltage battery Important safety notes ....13 Battery care ........52 Manual switch off ......
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..........13 Restraint system warning lamp ..15 On-board computer QR code Display messages ......45 Mercedes-Benz Guide App ....1 HYBRID menu ........44 Qualified specialist workshop ....8 Important safety notes ....40 Instrument cluster menu ....44 Menu overview .........
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Index Recuperative Brake System Towing away Driving safety systems ..... 14 Important safety guidelines ..... 53 General notes ........21 Towing eye ........... 52 Recycling Trip computer (on-board com- see Environmental protection puter) ............ 43 Reserve (fuel tank) Trunk lid see Fuel Opening dimensions ......
Always have all work on the hybrid drive system carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Operating safety An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali- Terms of use fied specialist workshop. Vehicles with an electric motor generate much...
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Introduction particularly anticipatory driving style, as it is necessary to allow for the possibility that other road users may behave erratically.
Hybrid drive system Hybrid drive system 12 V battery ( page 52) Vehicle socket ( page 31) Battery charger with voltage transformer Transmission with electric motor Power electronics ( page 13) Electric heater High-voltage battery ( page 52) High-voltage electrical system cables Recuperative Brake System ( page 14) Electric refrigerant compressor...
Door control panel and center console Door control panel and center console Function Page 6 Opens the fuel filler flap DYNAMIC SELECT switch/selects drive program i Selects the operating mode Information on the ECO start/stop function ( page 25).
Hybrid drive system the windshield washer system or checking the Hybrid drive system coolant level. General notes Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient Automatic switching off of the hybrid internal combustion engine with a powerful drive system electric motor. If components of the restraint system are acti- vated during an accident, the hybrid drive sys- Danger of electric shock tem and the vehicle's high-voltage electrical...
Hybrid drive system Get assistance from others if necessary. WARNING The vehicle is locked automatically when the If the housing of the high-voltage battery has ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn- been damaged, electrolyte and gases may ing.
Occupant safety Occupant safety Restraint system warning lamp If the restraint system is disrupted, the high- voltage on-board electrical system may not be switched off in the event of an accident as inten- ded. DANGER If the restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be trig- gered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident.
Overview of climate control systems Overview of climate control systems General notes Observe the notes and the recommended settings in the vehicle Operator's Manual. The windows could otherwise fog up. Climate control regulates the temperature and air humidity in the vehicle interior. Due to the elec- trical refrigerant compressor, the "Cooling with dehumidification"...
Operating the climate control systems In the vehicle Operator's Manual, information and recommendations can be found on: using automatic climate control using the rear control panel the individual functions Observe these notes for optimal use of the automatic climate control. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"...
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Operating the climate control systems Seat heating The "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey" function is automatically deactivated when the Steering wheel heating vehicle is started. Exterior mirror heating The following functions remain active, even in Rear window defroster the õ driving status: If you have switched on the perfume atomizer or Seat heating (heating) ionization using the multimedia system, these...
Operating the climate control systems When the vehicle is heated, the following func- Pre-entry climate control at time of tions are activated if required: departure Climate control system Important safety notes Blower Seat heating WARNING Steering wheel heating If persons, particularly children are subjected Exterior mirror heating to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or Rear window defroster...
Operating the climate control systems The "Pre-entry climate control at departure time" function is automatically deactivated when the engine is started. The following func- tions remain active, even in the õ driving status: Seat heating Seat ventilation Steering wheel heating Perfume atomizer Ionization To deactivate the function: the active "Pre-...
Driving switching on consumers Driving your driving style and the route characteris- Points to remember tics The multifunction display shows the prognosis General notes for the electrical range ( page 41). Observe the important safety notes Recuperative Brake System on driving (see the vehicle Operator's Manual) on the hybrid drive system ( page 13) If you release the accelerator pedal when the...
Driving Operating modes HYBRID Electric mode or driving with the internal combus- tion engine is possible Automatic selection of drive mode with electric mode as often as possi- The high-voltage battery is discharged to approx- imately 12% To subsequently main- tain the condition of charge of the high-volt- age battery, the electric...
Driving In automatic drive program S ( page 23) and Drive programs during manual gearshifting ( page 24), only HYBRID operating mode is available. DYNAMIC SELECT switch If you switch from automatic drive program S to Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change the automatic drive program E, HYBRID operating drive program.
Driving Available drive programs and their driving stop function is not available when manually characteristics: changing gear. I Individual Individual settings Haptic accelerator pedal S+ Sport Plus Extremely sporty driving style with boost mode General notes Electric-only operation is not possible The haptic accelerator pedal helps you to reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of S Sport...
Driving Automatic engine start ECO start/stop function The automatically switched-off internal combus- General notes tion engine starts automatically in certain situa- tions, if: The ECO start/stop function switches the inter- nal combustion engine off automatically when the power demand from the driver via the the vehicle stops moving and at high speeds accelerator pedal is greater than the electric page 25).
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Driving The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat- The route-based operating strategy is available tery is thus systematically controlled. In addi- under the following conditions: tion, the control function takes into account drive program E is selected that: HYBRID driving mode is selected the fuel savings through the use of electrical active route guidance is activated energy can vary, depending on the route (e.g.
Driving tips Hybrid drive system Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The hybrid drive system You have been in an accident. has been switched off The hybrid drive system remains switched off if: automatically. the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few seconds.
Refueling generator and stores the recovered energy in Refueling the high-voltage battery. Refueling during heavy braking, the service brake is also used to slow down the vehicle. The two sys- General information tems work together. Observe the important safety notes under "Refueling"...
Charging the high-voltage battery When the fuel tank has been depressurized, Flap Open message is shown in the multifunc- the fuel filler cap opens automatically and tion display. indicator lamp ; lights up. The multifunction If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the display then shows the Tank is Depres‐...
Charging the high-voltage battery similar could cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not use an adapter. There is a risk of fatal injury. Always observe the safety notes in the wall- To avoid hazardous situations, observe the box's operating instructions. following: The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is Only connect the charging cable to mains...
Charging the high-voltage battery Depending on the temperature, the fan and bat- Switch on the building protection system again tery cooling system may audibly switch on dur- after it has been triggered. Otherwise, the ing the charging process. charging process cannot be continued. As soon as the charging process begins, you can display the charging prediction on the Settings...
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Charging the high-voltage battery When the indicator lamp on the vehicle socket lights up, this means the following: Indicator lamp ; Flashes The connection between the orange vehicle and the current source is being established before charging begins. Flashes The high-voltage battery is green being charged.
Charging the high-voltage battery Charging cable variant 1 (mode 2) Setting the maximum permissible charge current Controls A country-specific maximum charge current is set for the charging cable. Before starting the charging process at a power socket, check the maximum permissible charge current for the relevant power socket or the building.
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Charging the high-voltage battery Setting the maximum permissible charge Charging process indicator current Protective and indicator system display Charge current setting button A country-specific maximum charge current is page 34) set for the charging cable. Before starting the charging process at a power socket, check the When indicators : to ? on the charging cable maximum permissible charge current for the light up, this means the following:...
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Charging the high-voltage battery Connecting the charging cable Before beginning the charging process, check the maximum permissible charge current locally. Consult a qualified expert to do so where necessary. If necessary, adjust your vehicle's settings. An excessive charge current can blow a fuse or lead to overheating of the external power supply.
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Charging the high-voltage battery charge current on the controls is reset to the Open vehicle socket : ( page 31). lowest level. Insert the charging cable connector into vehi- cle socket : to the stop. If necessary, remove the mains plug from the Indicator lamp ;...
Charging the high-voltage battery Problems with the charging process Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The charge socket flap The charge socket flap is not unlocked. cannot be opened. Unlock the vehicle. If the SmartKey battery is discharged: Unlock the driver's door using the mechanical key (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Internet-enabled computer, as Online access to the vehicle well as many modern smartphones. General information Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis- tance Center (USA) at the hotline number WARNING 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to obtain the relevant Internet address.
Parking Prevent unauthorized persons from Parking accessing this data. Every person who has access to the informa- Apply the electric parking brake. tion stated can use the functions on the "My The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument Mercedes Electric - Vehicle Homepage". cluster lights up.
Displays and operation Important safety notes Displays and operation Electric motor performance display WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle when driving, you may be distracted from the traffic situation. You could also lose con- trol of the vehicle.
Menus and submenus Coolant temperature gauge Multifunction display WARNING Opening the hood when the engine is over- heated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products. There is a risk of injury.
Menus and submenus The following menus have been supplemented with combustion engine, electric mode or high- or changed to include displays and settings for voltage battery charging. hybrid operation: Press the ò button on the steering wheel to open the menu list. Trip menu ( page 42)
Menus and submenus Displaying the range Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset" The menu displays the calculation of the total Odometer range and the electrical range. Total time driven Press the ò button on the steering wheel Driving time in electric mode to open the menu list.
Menus and submenus Press ò on the steering wheel to open the Settings menu menu list. HYBRID submenu Press : or 9 on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu. Setting the maximum charge current Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel.
Display messages Confirm by pressing a on the steering Press a to confirm. wheel. The current setting Outside Temperature Speedometer [km/h] appears. Press : or 9 to select the Instru‐ ment Cluster submenu. To change the setting: press a again. Press a to confirm.
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel tank has been run dry and the combustion engine has been Only E-MODE Availa‐ switched off. ble Power Limited A warning tone also sounds. Refuel Immediately The vehicle will be powered by electrical energy only. Performance is restricted and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly than normal.
Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel filler flap unlocking button has been pulled. The fuel tank must be depressurized before refueling. Please Wait Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized and the fuel filler flap is Depressurizing Tank unlocked.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Vehicle Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged. Malfunction Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Until then, always shift the transmission to position j before you switch off the engine.
Vehicle menu Important safety notes Energy flow display Observe the supplementary notes on safely operating the multimedia system in the vehicle Operator's Manual. WARNING If you operate information systems and com- munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle when driving, you may be distracted from the traffic situation.
Vehicle menu To activate/deactivate: turn the controller. Displaying fuel consumption and gen- To exit the menu: press the % button on erated electricity the controller. Further information on pre-entry climate control via SmartKey ( page 17). Activating or deactivating pre-entry cli- mate control at departure time When the combustion engine is not running, the driver's seat area or the entire vehicle interior...
Engine compartment Engine compartment Checking coolant level Observe the notes on checking and adding cool- ant in the vehicle Operator's Manual. The second coolant expansion tank in your vehi- cle's engine compartment must not be filled.
Battery (vehicle) Where will I find...? Following an accident, do not touch any high- voltage components and never modify the Vehicle tool kit vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have the vehicle towed away after an accident and Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk in the left- checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long period of time.
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Fuses Ensure that the mat cover goes over the fuse box and is located beneath the cavity panel of the trunk or cargo compartment . Fold cover : back. Make sure that the cover is in the cavity panel recess provided for it. The fuse allocation chart is located in a recess at the side of the fuse box.
Dimensions and weights The data stated here specifically refers to a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the data for all vehicle variants and trim levels. Filling capacities Observe the notes on service products in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
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Vehicle data High-voltage battery Charge time – Mode 3 approx. 1 h 30 min (from 20 % to 100 %) at 16 A/240 V (at a wallbox or charging station) Charge time – Mode 2 approx. 6 h 45 min (from 20 % to 100 %) at 8 A / 120 V...
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