Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 284

PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
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High-voltage battery
?
Energy flow
A
The active hybrid components are highligh-
ted.
The energy flow is indicated by arrows. The
arrows have a different color depending on
the operating state.
Automatic engine switch-off
The engine and electric motor are switched
off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The condition of charge of the high-voltage
battery is shown when the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
Engine running while vehicle is stationary
The combustion engine is running while the
vehicle is stationary. The high-voltage battery
is not being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The combustion engine is highlighted.
Charging while vehicle is stationary
The engine powers the electric motor. The
electric motor operates as a generator. The
high-voltage battery is being charged.
The arrow representing energy flow is shown
in white.
Driving using the engine
The engine powers the vehicle.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
white.
Driving using the engine plus boost mode