Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 341

Wear safety glasses.
Keep children away.
Observe this Operator's Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
Non-plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode
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( page 186).
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Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
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charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery.
Notes on the 48 V battery
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
When braking
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In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
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incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
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Always have work on the battery carried
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out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on ABS ( page 189)
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Further information on ESP (
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use only batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat-
teries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household trash.
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Dispose of batteries in an environ-
mentally responsible manner. Take dis-
charged batteries to a qualified specialist
workshop or to a collection point for
used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 48 V battery, con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
page 189) Risk of explosion if the 48 V battery is
used improperly.
The surface of the 48 V battery may be
hot.
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