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label which can be found on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
For more information, see “Loading the
vehicle” (
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page 133).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items
being placed towards the front of the vehi-
cle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
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Always place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them
as securely as possible.
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The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
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Do not stack loads higher than the top
edge of the head restraints.
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Make sure no luggage/cargo items can get
above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger com-
partment.
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Make sure luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
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Always use, if so equipped, cargo net*
when transporting cargo.
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle. This increases vehicle weight,
which results in increased energy con-
sumption.
Useful features
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
Glare through the windshield
X
Swing sun visor : down.
Glare through a side window
X
Swing sun visor : down.
X
Disengage sun visor : from mount-
ing ;.
X
Pivot sun visor : to the side.
Sun screen*
The sun screen provides protection from
sun rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*.
The sun screen can be adjusted to any
desired position.
X
Opening or closing: Move sun screen :
forward or backward using the handle.
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Auxiliary power outlet
The auxiliary power outlet supplies power
to the following electrical accessories
when the key is turned to starter switch
position 1:
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the electric air pump, available in con-
junction with the tire repair kit*
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other consumers which operate up to a
maximum of 60 W
!
The auxiliary power outlet can accom-
modate 12V DC electrical accessories
designed for use with the standard “cig-
arette lighter” plug type.
Keep in mind, however, that connecting
accessories to the auxiliary power outlet
(for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not
fit properly) can damage the auxiliary
power outlet.
The auxiliary power outlet is located in the
lower center console.
Auxiliary power outlet
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Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
!
Please observe the safety instructions
given in the respective operating
instructions.
Please note that
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if using the auxiliary power outlet the
maximum current drawn may not exceed
5 A or 60 W
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the electric air pump* can be connected
to the auxiliary power outlet for the time
it takes to inflate the tire without any
problem
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the vehicle battery will discharge when
current is drawn.
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High-voltage battery ........................ 112
Front compartment ........................... 123
Tires and wheels .............................. 127
Winter driving ................................ 146
Driving instructions ........................ 147
Driving abroad ................................ 153
Vehicle care ................................... 153
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High-voltage battery
Introduction
The components of the drive system are
indicated by yellow warning labels to make
you aware of high voltage.
High-voltage cables are orange-colored.
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WARNING
The drive system is subject to high vol-
tages.
You may be seriously or even fatally injured
if you:
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tamper with components or high-voltage
cables in the drive system
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touch components or high-voltage cables
in the drive system on a vehicle which has
been involved in an accident
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touch damaged drive system components
Do not remove any drive system component
covers which are marked with a warning
sticker. Do not tamper with components or
orange high-voltage drive system cables.
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WARNING
The high‑voltage battery of the drive sys-
tem is located under the vehicle’s under-
body. When the pressure inside the
high‑voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, for example in case of a vehicle fire,
inflammable gas will escape via a duct. The
inflammable gas escapes to an area under
the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage
battery from exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle.
The drive system is powered by a high-
voltage battery. The high-voltage battery
stores and releases the energy required for
operation of the electric motor.
The electric motor uses the energy that is
stored in the high-voltage battery when
driving off and when accelerating.
When rolling, kinetic energy is converted
into electrical energy by energy recovery
and stored in the high-voltage battery.
The range of the vehicle is reduced when
consumers are switched on, e.g. climate
control.
The high-voltage battery can be charged in
a voltage range from 100 V to 240 V.
The high-voltage battery can be charged
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through energy recovery while the vehi-
cle is rolling or when braking
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Level 1 charging - 110 V / 120 V -
A travel cord will be supplied with the
vehicle. This charging cable can be
plugged into commonly available
110 V / 120 V, 15 A power sources. This
charging method will take longer to
charge your vehicle than a dedicated
level 2 charging source. Therefore it is
not recommended as the primary method
of charging.
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Level 2 charging - 220 V / 240 V -
For the fastest possible charging time, a
dedicated 220 V / 240 V, 20 A circuit is
required. Local electrical code can vary
from town to town. Therefore, it is highly
recommended that this service is pro-
fessionally installed. This service
should be installed in a dry area with
easy access to the passenger side of the
vehicle. You will need to obtain a vehicle
charge connector that can be wired
directly to or plugged into the dedicated
220 V / 240 V service. Charge connectors
will be available for purchase through
your authorized electric drive smart
center.
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Level 2 charging - Charging station
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Use only charging cables which have been
approved and recommended for the vehicle.
Do not use:
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extension chords
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cable reels
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multiple sockets
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travel adapters
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When possible, only charge the high-
voltage battery when the charge level is
below 80 %.
It is recommended to charge the high-
voltage battery prior to reaching less
than 20% state of charge.
Discharged high-voltage battery
When the high-voltage battery is com-
pletely discharged, the drive system is
switched off. This protects the battery
from exhaustive discharge.
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By switching the ignition off and on
again, the drive system can be briefly
reactivated once. This allows you to park
the vehicle safely.
Do not allow your vehicle to remain sta-
tionary for more than 14 days with a dis-
charged, or nearly discharged, high-volt-
age battery. You can check the charge level
with the charge level gauge (
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page 81).
High or low outside temperatures
The efficiency of the high-voltage battery
is temperature-dependent and decreases
at high or low temperatures. Additionally,
the electrolytes used can gel at very low
temperatures.
You can check the maximum capacity avail-
able using the indicator in the multifunc-
tion display (
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page 87).
Energy consumption and range
The available energy of the high-voltage
battery is reduced by:
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low outside temperatures
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switching on electrical consumers
At low temperatures and after being parked
for an extended period without charging,
the physical properties of the high-volt-
age battery:
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can cause a significant reduction in the
performance of the battery
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can lead to longer charging times
In extreme cases, you will not be able to
start the vehicle. For this reason, always
connect the charging cable or make sure the
battery is completely charged when park-
ing the vehicle in low outside tempera-
tures or for an extended period of time.
Due to its physical properties, the capa-
city of a high-voltage battery decreases
over its lifespan.
Thus, the following are reduced:
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the maximum attainable range of the
vehicle
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the maximum performance output (accel-
eration) of the vehicle
You can actively contribute to the reduc-
tion of the vehicle's energy consumption
by:
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driving conservatively
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maintaining the vehicle regularly
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decreasing the use of electrical consum-
ers
Notes on battery care
Avoid storing and transporting the vehicle
at high temperatures for extended periods
of time (e.g. container transport).
When out of use for longer periods of time,
connect the vehicle to a voltage supply.
If the vehicle is not connected to a voltage
supply, it must remain within a tempera-
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ture range from Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 ¥) to 104 ‡
(40 ¥) .
When the vehicle is exposed to tempera-
tures below Ò13 ‡ (Ò25 ¥) for longer than
seven days, irreversible damage by frost
can occur.
Terms of use
Observe the following notes:
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exclusions of the high-voltage battery
terms of use in the battery rental con-
tract
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exclusions and limitations in the war-
ranty and guarantee documents, as well as
in the Service Booklet
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maintenance notes for the high-voltage
battery in the Service Booklet
Overvoltage protection
!
Overvoltage in the on-board powersup-
ply system can damage the vehicle.
The vehicle is therefore equipped with a
protective device against overvoltage in
the power supply system. This protective
device can be activated in severe thun-
derstorms, for example, and lead to
security systems being triggered. This
function is used to protect the vehicle.
Once the security system has been reac-
tivated, the charging process continues
automatically.
Reactivate the security system after it has
been triggered. Otherwise the charging
process will not continue. The high-volt-
age battery is not being charged, which may
result in the vehicle not being ready to
start.
If you have secured other devices using the
same security system, they will also be
deactivated after this is triggered. Make
sure that these devices do function after
reactivating the security system.
Charging cable and ‑connecter warming
Observe the safety notes on (
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page 112).
Charging cable and ‑connecter can become
warmed during charging process when con-
nected to a power source.
This warming is caused by
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high charge currents
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charging time
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transfer resistances at the plug contacts
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resistances of the charging cable
If the infrastructure of the power supply
system and charging cable are in good
order, the charging cable and ‑connecter
will only warm up within admissible
threshold.
Damaged charging cable plug or its con-
tacts may lead to warming above admissi-
ble threshold. In case of this, have the
cable, respectively power socket,
exchanged or disposed by a qualified elec-
trician.
Charging at an AC power socket or a
private wallbox
Charging at an AC power socket
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WARNING
If you apply improperly installed power
sockets or adapters, extension cables or
similar to connect the charging cable to
power sockets, this may cause fire or lead
to electric shock. Risk of life!
In order to avoid the risk, please observe
the following:
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Connect the charging cable only to power
sockets which are
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properly installed
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approved by a qualified electrician
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For safety reasons only use charging
cables which have been supplied and
approved for the vehicle.
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Do not use a damaged charging cable.
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Do not use:
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extension chords
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cable reels
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multiple sockets
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Do not use power socket adapters to con-
nect the charging cable to the main
socket. Only exception to charge the
high-voltage battery of an electric vehi-
cle would be an adapter which has been
certified and approved by the manufac-
turer.
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Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging at a private wallbox
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WARNING
If you apply an improperly installed wall-
box or adapter, extension cable or similar
to connect the charging cable, this may
cause fire or lead to electric shock. Risk of
life!
In order to avoid the risk, please observe
the following:
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Connect the charging cable only to a
wallbox which is
-
properly installed
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approved by a qualified electrician
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For safety reasons only use charging
cables which have been certified and
approved for the vehicle.
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Do not use a damaged charging cable.
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Do not extend the charging cable.
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Do not use power socket adapters.
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Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging cable
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WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is sup-
plied with the vehicle or a wallbox charg-
ing cable . Only use these charging cables
to charge the vehicle. Do not extend a
charging cable. Do not use a charging cable
if it is damaged.
You could otherwise suffer an electric
shock and be seriously or even fatally
injured.
When charging at a private wallbox or pub-
lic charging station (level 2 charging), the
charging cable is non-detachably connec-
ted to the wallbox or charging station.
Storing the charging cable
You can store the charging cable in the
vehicle.
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cabrio:
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in a box which is available as a sepa-
rate accessory (part number A 451 810 00
80).
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in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (
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page 107).
In this case, you can not stow the roof
bars of the roof system there.
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coupé: in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (
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page 107).
Storage compartment in the tailgate
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Hold charging cable connector ; in your
left hand and power supply connector :
in your right hand.
X
Lay spiral section = of the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
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Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage
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compartment as shown in the illustra-
tion.
When doing so, observe that the display
and buttons on control element ? both
point upwards.
Control element on the charging cable
(Level 1)
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WARNING
When connected to a power supply socket, a
high electrical load during the charging
process can lead to overheating of the
external power supply. There is a risk of
fire.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current on site before you begin the charg-
ing process. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center should you require
assistance. If necessary, adjust the set-
tings of your vehicle.
!
An excessive charge current can blow a
fuse or lead to overheating of the exter-
nal power supply. Check whether the
external power supply is compatible
with the set charge current. If necessary,
lower the set charge current or use
another power socket.
:
AC status display
;
Monitoring and safety system display
=
Charge current display
?
Set charge current button
If the lights on indicator lamps : and ;
light up, it means the following:
Indicator lamp :
:
lights up
green
The connection to the
external power supply is
OK. The high‑voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
flashes red A malfunction is detected
in the external power sup-
ply. The high‑voltage bat-
tery will be charged when
the current signal reaches
a normal value.
lights up
red
There is a malfunction.
The charging cable must
be unplugged from the
power socket and plugged
in again.
Indicator lamp ;
;
lights up
green
There is no malfunction.
The high‑voltage battery
can be charged.
lights up
red
The power supply on the
control element is not
permissible. The
high‑voltage battery can-
not be charged.
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Information on problems during the
charging process can be found on
(
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page 120).
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To set the charge current: press but-
ton ? repeatedly until the desired set-
ting is selected in display =.
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An LED lights up: minimum setting
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All LEDs light up: maximum setting
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Depending on the country, the value of
the maximum setting may vary.
If you leave the charging cable in the power
supply socket after charging, the set value
is used for the next charging process.
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If you remove the charging cable from the
power supply socket, the value is reset to
the default value for the next charging
process.
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You can also set the maximum charge
current via the control system
(
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page 92).
If differing values are set on the charg-
ing cable and the control system, the
high‑voltage battery is charged using
the lowest value.
Charging the high‑voltage battery
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Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Open charge socket flap :.
X
Remove cover ; from the charge socket.
X
Insert the charging cable into the sta-
tionary connection, i.e. an AC power
socket.
X
Insert plug A of the charging cable into
charge socket = to the stop.
The high‑voltage battery is being
charged.
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The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The è indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster comes on when the ignition
is switched on and the charging cable is
connected.
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The drive system and battery cooling
systems may switch on audibly during the
charging process, depending on the tem-
perature.
Removing the charging cable
The battery is charged completely when the
indicator in the charge level gauge is at
100% (
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page 81).
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Make sure the charging cable has been
disconnected before driving off. The
vehicle or charging cable may otherwise
be damaged.
X
Press release button ? on cable plug A
and disconnect it from charge socket =.
X
Disconnect the charging cable from the
stationary connection.
X
Slip cover ; on charge socket =.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
Charging at a public charging station
The payment procedure and charging pro-
cesses may differ between public charging
stations, depending on the provider.
Please make yourself familiar with the
proper procedures of the public charging
station at which you are intending to
charge your vehicle.
Charging station without charging com-
munication
You must activate charging stations with-
out charging communication before the
charging process. This can be done with an
RFID card or a telephone call, for example.
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Observe the provider's instructions at the
charging station.
Charging station with charging commu-
nication („Plug&Charge“)
You do not have to activate charging sta-
tions with charging communication before
the charging process. This is done by the
vehicle. This function is called "Plug &
Charge". Information is exchanged
between the vehicle and the charging sta-
tion via the charging cable for activation.
This is for:
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mutual authorization of the vehicle and
the charging station
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verification of contract data
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automatic billing of the energy costs
Electronic certificates are used here for
secure exchange of data.
If the verification of contract data is suc-
cessful, the charging process is initiated.
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A preliminary version of the
ISO/IEC 15118 standard is used for com-
munication between the vehicle and the
charging station. If it is necessary to
update your vehicle, consult an author-
ized electric drive smart center.
In order to use "Plug & Charge", you have to
configure the functions of your vehicle on
the "Vehicle Homepage" (
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page 120). For
this you require a "Plug & Charge" certif-
icate which you receive from your power
company after concluding a suitable con-
tract. Consult an authorized electric drive
smart center if you have problems with the
configuration or have no access to the
Internet.
The charging station offers information on
the availability of electricity and costs.
This information is processed by the vehi-
cle and is used for an optimum charging of
the high‑voltage battery (
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page 123). The
energy costs are automatically calculated
after the charging process is complete.
With your existing electricity contract,
you and others who have access to your vehi-
cle can charge the costs to your electricity
bill. For this reason, cancel your existing
electricity contract for this vehicle
before you sell it. Delete your "Plug &
Charge" certificate by all means.
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You can delete the certificate from the
vehicle's data on the "Vehicle Home-
page". Please consult an authorized
electric drive smart center if you do not
have access to the Internet.
If the charging station allows the connec-
ted vehicle access to the Internet, you can
call up and change information pertaining
to the vehicle on the "Vehicle Homepage"
(
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page 120).
Connecting the charging cable
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Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Open the charge socket flap.
X
Remove the cover from the charge socket.
X
Insert plug of the charging cable into the
charge socket to the stop.
The high‑voltage battery is being
charged.
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The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The è indicator lamp in the multi-
function display comes on when the igni-
tion is switched on and the charging
cable is connected.
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The drive system and battery cooling
systems may switch on audibly during the
charging process, depending on the tem-
perature.
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Removing the charging cable
The battery is charged completely when the
indicator in the charge level gauge is at
100% (
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page 81).
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Make sure the charging cable has been
disconnected before driving off. The
vehicle or charging cable may otherwise
be damaged.
When the battery is charged:
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Disconnect the charging cable plug from
the charge socket on the vehicle.
X
Slip the cover on the vehicle’s charge
socket.
X
Close the charge socket flap.
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Problems with the charging process
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions
The charge socket flap
does not open.
The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
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Unlock the vehicle (
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page 53).
The batteries of the key are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle with the key manually (
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page 177).
The charge socket flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism
is jammed.
X
Lock and unlock the vehicle again.
If the opening mechanism is still jammed:
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center.
The charging cable
cannot be inserted
into the vehicle power
socket.
The vehicle power socket is locked.
X
Make sure that the gear selector lever is in position P.
The charging cable
plug cannot be
removed from the
vehicle power socket.
The charging cable plug is not unlocked.
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Press the % button on the key.
The charging cable plug in the vehicle power socket is
released.
X
Remove the charging cable plug from the vehicle power
socket.
Online access to the vehicle
General
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WARNING
Observe the legal regulations of the coun-
try in which you are currently located when
using the "Vehicle Homepage". If the oper-
ation of communications devices while
driving is permitted by law, use such devi-
ces only when traffic conditions permit you
to do so safely. You can be distracted from
traffic events. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Only use the "Vehicle Homepage" before
and/or after a journey.
With the "Vehicle Homepage", you can call
up remote query or remote configuration
functions of your vehicle. Calling up
remotely is possible with every computer
with Internet access and with many modern
smart phones.
You can reach the "Vehicle Homepage" via
your web browser under the following
address:
http://vh.smart.com
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In order to use the "Vehicle Homepage",
you must agree to the general terms and
conditions and data protection provi-
sions.
Access to the "Vehicle Homepage" is free of
charge for three years beginning with new
vehicle delivery. After expiry of the free
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of charge service life you can continue to
use the "Vehicle Homepage" with costs.
Further information can be obtained at any
authorized electric drive smart center.
The "Vehicle Homepage" is available in the
following languages:
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German
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English
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French
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Italian
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Dutch
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Further information concerning sup-
ported end devices and available lan-
guages can be found under the following
address: http://vh.smart.com/info.
In order to call up the "Vehicle Homepage",
the vehicle must be connected to the Inter-
net.
This is enabled:
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via a mobile service module (if your
vehicle is equipped with it)
(
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page 122)
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via powerline (
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page 122)
Further information can be found here
(
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page 114).
Personal area setup
You must first set up your personal access
under http://vh.smart.com in order to
access the "Vehicle Homepage". For this,
you need a valid Email address.
Following registration, you then have
access to your personal area on the "Vehi-
cle Homepage". The vehicle must be regis-
tered in the personal area for you to access
the settings of your vehicle. Call up the
corresponding input field within the
"Vehicle Homepage". Enter the vehicle
identification number (VIN) and the vehi-
cle verification code (VVC). This informa-
tion can be obtained at your authorized
electric drive smart center when you
receive the vehicle.
Notes on data protection
Please note that the "Vehicle Homepage"
allows access to your personal data. For
this reason, keep your vehicle verification
code (VVC) and your user data in a secure
place and safe from unauthorized persons.
Each person who has access to the above
information can use the functions on the
"Vehicle Homepage". For this reason, make
sure than no unauthorized persons have
access to your personal area.
After selling the vehicle, you are required
to delete the vehicle from your personal
area on the "Vehicle Homepage". You must
also destroy the vehicle verification code
(VVC) documents.
If you have bought a pre-owned vehicle, it
may be possible that the previous owner
still has access to the "Vehicle Homepage".
For this reason, have a new vehicle veri-
fication code (VVC) reissued to you at an
authorized electric drive smart center
after purchase. With this new code you can
set up the access to your vehicle as descri-
bed in the "Personal area setup" section.
Here you can also deactivate the previous
owner's access, should it still be active.
Calling up the functions of the "Vehicle
Homepage"
If the vehicle is registered in your per-
sonal area of the "Vehicle Homepage", you
can, for example, access the following
functions:
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call up the current charge level
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program the departure time
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activate the "Air conditioning before
start" function
When the vehicle is being charged, you can
call up the estimated charging time and the
attainable range. Both results are estima-
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ted values because, for example, they are
influenced by the following factors:
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outside temperature
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active electrical consumers, e.g. air
conditioning, lights
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personal driving style
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traffic conditions
Plan for a sufficient reserve accordingly.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
Via mobile service module
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This function is only available if the
vehicle is equipped with a mobile ser-
vice module.
You can use the “Vehicle Homepage” when
the vehicle has connected to the Internet
via the mobile service module. The mobile
service module uses GSM (Global System for
Mobile Communications) and transfers the
required data via radio transmission. The
vehicle automatically detects if a connec-
tion to the Internet via the mobile service
module is available or not. No pre-settings
need to be done.
In order to use data transfer via the mobile
service module you do not need a SIM card
and no contract.
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There may be service limitations if the
vehicle is located for example in a
underground garage. Service limita-
tions may also appear in areas with poor
mobile service coverage. In theses cases
you can launch the Internet connection
via powerline (
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page 122).
Via powerline
You can also access the “Vehicle Homepage”
if you do not have GSM reception. This is
possible for example via your DSL router.
This connection is built by the plugged in
charging cable with the aid of the power-
line technology.
The vehicle supports powerline communi-
cation according to the "HomePlug AV"
standard. Data is transmitted via phase L1
and the neutral conductor of the power line.
In order for the vehicle to access the Inter-
net, you require a commercially available
adapter of the "HomePlug AV" standard.
This adapter must also have an encryption
button so that it can be configured to com-
municate with the vehicle. Connect the
adapter to the power supply as well as your
Internet connection. If the adapter is con-
nected to different phase than L1, a phase
coupler must be additionally installed.
Only in this way can stable communication
be guaranteed. For questions, consult a
qualified electrician.
i
If you already have a powerline network
installed, the vehicle can be integrated
into it.
To establish a connection between the
vehicle and a powerline adapter, carry out
the following:
X
Connect the vehicle to a power socket or a
wallbox.
The right # indicator lamp on the
vehicle socket must flash green.
X
Insert the powerline adapter into a
neighboring power socket. Observe that
the vehicle and the adapter are connec-
ted via phase L1.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Call up the
Charge current
Charge current
menu on the
control system (
Y
page 92).
Carry out the following steps within
30 seconds:
X
If the value of the charge current is not
set to 8 A: set the value to 8 A and confirm.
X
Set the value of the charge current to 12 A
and confirm.
X
Set the value of the charge current to 8 A
and confirm.
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X
Set the value of the charge current to 12 A
and confirm.
X
Press the encryption button on the pow-
erline adapter within three minutes.
When the powerline adapter shows a con-
nection, the connection process was suc-
cessful.
i
Observe the separate operating
instructions of the powerline adapter.
i
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center if you have any questions.
X
Next, set the value of the charge current
to the desired value once again.
As soon as the vehicle establishes an Inter-
net connection, you can also use the "Vehi-
cle Homepage" at home during the charging
process. Changes you have made via the
"Vehicle Homepage" are adopted after the
charging process is complete. This data
transmission ends after approximately
three days.
Intelligent charging management
If you wish to charge economically and with
minimal damage to the battery, you must set
a departure time (
Y
page 90). This option to
optimize the charging process depends on
your electricity contract and the local
power supplier. Your vehicle detects this
option automatically. Depending on the
departure time which is set, the charging
process of the high-voltage battery may not
be started immediately or may be inter-
rupted during the process.
Front compartment
Service flap
Remove the service flap to check the bat-
tery coolant level, windshield washer res-
ervoir level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
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The service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body.
G
WARNING
Always turn the key to starter switch posi-
tion 0 and remove the key from the starter
switch before opening the service flap.
If the windshield wipers should inadver-
tently be switched on, you could be seri-
ously injured by the wiper washer drive,
which is located just below the service
flap.
G
WARNING
Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you or
others.
!
Check the fill levels at regular inter-
vals.
!
Carefully remove ice, snow, and any
other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.
X
Park the vehicle on level ground.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Engage the parking brake.
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Removing
X
Using a suitable object, push both open-
ers : towards the inside in direction of
the arrows.
Both levers ; are released from the
radiator grille.
X
Pull both levers ; forward in direction
of the arrows.
X
Pull both levers ; fully towards the out-
side in the direction of the arrows.
X
Lift the front of service flap =.
X
First pull service flap = forward
slightly and then remove it upwards as
indicated by arrow ?.
X
Insert hooks A on the back of service
flap = into openings B.
Remounting
X
Lift service flap = out of openings B.
X
Insert left and right links D of service
flap = under links C on the fender.
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