Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2014 Operator's Manual page 140

Charging the high-voltage battery
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! Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charg-
ing cable for other purposes. It may other-
wise be damaged.
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If you use the supplied 12 A charging
cable to charge a high-voltage battery:
the charge time increases considerably
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electrical consumption increases consid-
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erably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage
battery at a charging station (
Only then can certified electrical energy
consumption levels be reached.
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The charging process can vary depending
on the charging station. Therefore, always
observe the local information.
Information about charging at a charging sta-
tion can be found at (
Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in a bag in
the trunk of the vehicle. To do so, the bag
must be secured to the cargo tie-down rings
using the retaining strap provided.
Controls on the charging cable
Alternating current status indicator
:
Control/protection system indicator
;
Charge current indicator
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Charge current setting button
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When displays : and ; on the charging
cable light up, this means the following:
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Display : :
Lights up The external power supply
green connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
Flashes red A malfunction has been
detected in the external
power supply. The high-volt-
age battery is recharged as
soon as the electricity signal
registers normal values.
Lights up red There is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the electrical
outlet and then re-inserted.
Display ; ;
Lights up There are no malfunctions.
green The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Lights up red There is a malfunction. The
high-voltage battery cannot
be charged.
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For information on problems relating to
the charging process, see (
Setting the maximum charge current
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If the charge current draw via a mains socket
is too high during the charging process, the
external electrical system may overheat.
There is a risk of fire.
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. Check whether the external
power supply is compatible with the set
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