Energy Consumption - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in hybrid vehicles)
In overrun mode, kinetic energy is converted
by means of energy recuperation into electri-
cal energy and stored in the high-voltage bat-
tery.
The high-voltage battery can be charged as
follows:
through energy recuperation while the
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vehicle is in motion
during the journey using the CHARGE mode
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with the relevant charging cable at an elec-
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trical outlet while the vehicle is stationary
with the relevant charging cable at a wall-
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box while the vehicle is stationary
with the relevant charging cable at a charg-
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ing station while the vehicle is stationary
The high-voltage battery can be charged in a
nominal voltage range from 100 V to 240 V.
High and low outside temperatures
Low outside temperatures
At very low outside temperatures the maxi-
mum power output of the high-voltage battery
may be reduced. The high-voltage battery is
then no longer able to provide the normal
electrical power output.
High outside temperatures
To prevent damage to the high-voltage bat-
tery due to very high outside temperatures,
the maximum power output of the high-volt-
age battery is reduced by the vehicle.
Energy consumption and electrical
range
The maximum electrical range is generally
reduced by:
high and low outside temperatures
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the use of air conditioning or heating
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switching on consumers
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The battery's physical characteristics are
such that leaving the vehicle parked for long
periods at low outdoor temperatures without
charging it can lead to:
a reduction in battery performance
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longer charge times
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Notes on battery care
Avoid storing or transporting the vehicle in
temperatures that are too high or too low over
a long period (e.g. container transport).
If you park the vehicle and leave it stationary
for longer periods, connect it to a power sup-
ply.
Conditions of use
Please note the information on exceptions
and limitations in warranty documentation
and in the Maintenance Booklet.
Handling the charging cable and charg-
ing cable controls
Do not leave the charging cable controls
( page 213) hanging loose from an electrical
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outlet. Otherwise, this could result in a poor
contact with the electrical outlet and mal-
functions when charging the vehicle.
To ensure that the cable on the controls of the
charging cable is not subjected to incorrect
loads, observe the following:
Never lift the controls up at the charging
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cable connector or the power supply plug.
Do not carry the controls by the connector.
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Heat generated by the charging cable
and connector
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( page 209).
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During the charging process, the charging
cable and connector may heat up.
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