Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021, Operator'S Manual

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When the charging sequence for the ambient
lighting is activated, the ambient lighting lights
up for approximately 30 seconds as with sta-
tus display 2 (
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page 234).
When Sound Experience is activated, different
situations, for example the charging cable
connector being inserted or the beginning of
the charging process, are accompanied by
selected sounds (
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page 608).
Vehicles with an electric socket flap: if a charging
cable is not connected to the vehicle after the
socket flap has been opened, the socket flap will
close again automatically.
When the charging cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, the vehicle cannot be started or moved.
At the start of the charging process, the charge
level display is shown in the driver's display with a
charging prediction. The charging prediction
refers to the time at which the high-voltage bat-
tery will be fully charged.
% When the vehicle is switched on, a lightning
symbol appears next to the charge level dis-
play in the driver's display during the charging
process.
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Depending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
% If the vehicle is idle for lengthy periods and
connected to the mains supply, the high-volt-
age battery will be recharged automatically as
needed or when electrical consumers are
activated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control).
Ending the alternating current charging process
(mode 2/3)
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DANGER Risk of death when charging at a
damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the
mains socket are damaged, you could receive
an electric shock.
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Only use an undamaged charging cable.
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Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-
ing, abrading or driving over the cable.
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Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced
at a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
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Never connect the charging cable to a
damaged vehicle socket.
* NOTE Damage due to overheating of
charging cable and charging cable con-
nector
During the charging process, the charging
cable and charging cable connector can heat
up within their permissible limit values.
The permissible limit values are influenced by
the following factors:
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the power supply system and the charging
cable are not damaged
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the instructions for handling the charging
cable and the control element on the
charging cable have been observed
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If the charging cable or charging cable
connector becomes too hot, have the
power supply system checked.
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