Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 219

Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
216
Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged
when:
the charge level display reaches 100% in
R
the multifunction display
the indicator lamp in the vehicle socket
R
lights up green after unlocking or locking
the vehicle
You can find information on the charge status
indicator in the multifunction display in
"PLUG-IN HYBRID operation", section
"Menus and submenus" under "Energy flow
display" ( page 291).
Y
i
After the charging cable has been discon-
nected, the indicator lamps in the vehicle
socket remain lit for some time before
switching off.
Unlock the vehicle.
X
Remove the charging cable from vehicle
X
socket A within 30 seconds. Otherwise,
the vehicle will relock.
Close socket cap ;.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
X
Remove the charging cable from the mains
X
socket.
Stow the charging cable safely in the vehi-
X
cle ( page 213).
Y
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehi-
cle using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Use the optionally available fast-charging
cable when charging your vehicle from a wall-
box. The charging cable is stored in a bag in
the luggage compartment.
Only use charging cables that have been tes-
ted and approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in an elec-
tric vehicle.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
( page 210).
Y
Connecting the charging cable
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Press the charge socket flap in the direc-
X
tion of arrow :.
The charge socket flap swings up.
Open socket cap ;.
X
Insert the charging cable connector into
X
vehicle socket A to the stop.
Wallbox without a preinstalled cable: insert
X
the charging cable connector into the
power socket of the wallbox to the stop.
The high-voltage battery is charging.
The Ý right indicator lamp ? first
flashes orange and then green.
i If the charging cable is plugged in, you
cannot start the engine or move the vehi-
cle.
i
Depending on the temperature, the cool-
ing fan and battery cooling system may