Mercedes-Benz EQC Owner's Manual page 188

the mains supply. This protection device may
be triggered during severe thunderstorms,
for example, and may cause the building pro‐
tection system to trip or may interrupt the
charging process. These functions help to
protect the vehicle.
After the building protection system has
been switched on again, the charging proc‐
ess resumes automatically.
Following an interruption in the power supply
without the building protection system being
tripped, it may take up to 10 minutes for
charging to resume automatically.
* NOTE Heat generated by the charging
cable and charging cable connector
During the charging process, the charging
cable and charging cable connector may heat
up within permissible limit values.
The permissible limit values are observed
provided that:
The mains power supply equipment and
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the charging cable are not damaged.
The instructions for handling the charging
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cable and controls on the charging cable
have been followed.
If the charging cable or charging cable
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connector becomes too hot, have the
power supply equipment of the mains
supply checked.
* NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket
Always keep the socket cover and the
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socket flap closed when there is no
charging cable connected. This protects
the vehicle socket from dirt and dam‐
age.
Make sure that the socket cover is
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closed properly before closing the
socket flap. This can otherwise result in
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damage which may prevent the socket
flap from being opened again.
Requirements:
The transmission is in position j.
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The vehicle is unlocked.
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The drive system has not been started.
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The charging cable is not taut.
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% Depending on the national version, the vehi‐
cle is equipped with one of the following
vehicle sockets.