Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL, Operator'S Manual

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Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The
battery could explode if touched due to
electrostatic charge or due to spark
formation.
! As any other battery, the battery may
discharge if you do not operate the vehicle
for an extended period of time. Have the
battery disconnected at an authorized
F-CELL Service Center in such a case. You
may also connect an accessory battery
charge unit expressly approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to
maintain the battery charge. Contact an
authorized F-CELL Service Center for
further information.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose
and the lateral plug must always be
securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the drive system is in
operation or the SmartKey is in the starter
switch. Otherwise electronic components
could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized F-CELL Service Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized F-CELL Service Center for
further information.
12-V Battery
The 12-volt battery is installed in the engine
compartment.
:
Positive terminal
;
Negative terminal
High-voltage battery
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Warning!
The high-voltage battery of the drive system
is located under the cargo compartment.
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 underneath the vehicles
cargo compartment. This prevents the high-
voltage battery from exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle.
!
Deep discharge caused by prolonged
periods of the vehicle not being used, can
damage the high-voltage battery.
During such periods, operate the vehicle
every 4 weeks for several minutes in order
to charge the high-voltage battery.
During the charging process, switch off
electrical consumers that are currently not
needed, e.g. climate control system or seat
heating.
Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
Check with state and local authorities to
ensure compliance with any requirements
pertaining to driving or parking hydrogen
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Towing the vehicle
Practical hints
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