Charging The High-Voltage Battery - Mercedes-Benz GLE Hybrid 2019 Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery

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 could exceed
a critical value. In this case, flammable gas
escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle's
underbody. The gas could ignite. There is a
risk of injury.
In cases of unusual smells developing, smoke
or burn marks, stop the charging process
immediately.
Leave the danger area immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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DANGER
Connecting the charging cable to the mains
supply via incorrectly installed mains sockets
or by means of adapters, extension cables or
similar could cause a fire or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Charging the high-voltage battery
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
Only connect the charging cable to mains
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sockets:
which have been properly installed and
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which have been inspected by a qualified
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electrician
For safety reasons, only use the charging
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cables supplied with the vehicle, or charg-
ing cables which have been approved for
use with this vehicle.
Never use a damaged charging cable.
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Do not use:
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extension cables
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extension reels
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multiple sockets
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Never use socket adapters to connect the
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charging cable to the mains socket. The
only exception being if the adapter has
been tested and approved by the manufac-
turer for charging the high-voltage battery
of an electric vehicle.
Observe the safety notes in the operating
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instructions for the socket adapter.
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DANGER
Connecting the charging cable to the vehicle
via an incorrectly installed wallbox or by
means of adapters, extension cables or simi-
lar could cause a fire or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following:
Only connect the charging cable to a wall-
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box if:
the wallbox is properly installed
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the wallbox has been inspected by a
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qualified electrician
the charging cable is not damaged.
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Do not extend the charging cable.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Always observe the safety notes in the wall-
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box's operating instructions.
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