Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2021, Owner'S Manual

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W WARNING ARNING Risk of chemical burns and poi-
soning from damaged high-voltage battery
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out.
#
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.
#
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes
o with water and seek medical atten-
tion straight away.
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DDAN ANGER GER Risk of re and explosion from
excessive internal pressure of the high-
voltage battery
In the event of a vehicle re, ammable gas
can escape and ignite.
#
Stop the charging process immediately
in case of unusual odours, smoke or
burn marks.
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Leave the danger zone immediately.
Secure the danger zone at a su cient
distance.
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Call the re service.
The hybrid system combines a combustion engine
with electric motors. In drive program A , the
hybrid system selects the most suitable drive type
according to the driving conditions and the dis-
tance.
Characteristics when the vehicle is at a standstill:
R
The combustion engine is generally switched
o .
R
Idle speed only occurs in certain instances.
Characteristics when starting the vehicle:
R
If the high-voltage battery is su ciently
charged, the vehicle can be started with the
electric drive without the combustion engine
(noiseless start).
R
If the high-voltage battery for the electric drive
is not su ciently charged or the vehicle condi-
tions for a silent start are not met, the vehicle
starts with the combustion engine.
% Depending on the system, it may happen that
even though the high-voltage battery is
charged, electric mode has restricted or no
availability. Once the combustion engine has
been operated for long enough and ambient
conditions permit, electric mode is again
available without restriction.
Characteristics with moderate power output
requests:
R
The combustion engine is switched o as
o en as possible during the journey.
R
The vehicle can, depending on the drive pro-
gram selected and the state of charge, be
accelerated electrically up to speeds of
approximately 130 km/h. A er that, the com-
bustion engine is switched on.
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