RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
Less brake pedal
pressure is required
and the brake pedal
travel is longer than
usual.
X
Apply the brake pedal fully and release it.
The required brake pedal pressure and the brake pedal travel
are back to normal.
The RBS is malfunctioning.
Risk of accident!
X
Read and observe the messages in the multifunction display and
the notes on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument
cluster (
Y
page 24).
The brake pedal
pulsates.
The RBS is providing electronic controlled brake boost. Read and
observe the notes on the ABS/ESC warning lamp (
Y
page 10).
The HYBRID system switches of automatically
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
Solutions
The HYBRID system
has switched off
automatically.
Your vehicle was involved in an accident.
The HYBRID system remains switched off, if
R
the combustion engine cannot be started again after a few
seconds
R
the red SRS indicator lamp
6
in the instrument cluster
comes on
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The HYBRID system
has switched off
automatically. An
additional message
appears in the
multifunction display.
A short circuit in the HYBRID system has occurred or a plug
connection of the HYBRID system was disconnected.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display (
Y
page 20).
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Battery
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt
battery and a high-voltage battery. The high-
voltage battery stores the power required for
the electric drive. The electric drive also
starts the combustion engine.
Have any work on the batteries performed at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
Read and observe the safety notes
(
Y
page 9) and the notes on the 12-volt
battery in the Operator’s Manual.
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