MERCEDES-BENZ E400 HYBRID 2014 User Guide

Hybrid system overview
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Instrument cluster ..............................11 9At a glance

Hybrid system overview
Function Page
:
Electric motor 20
;
Powe
relectronics (for the
vehicle’s high-voltage
electrical system) =
12V battery (ECO start/
stop function)
38
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12V battery (starter
battery)
38 Function Page
A
Electrical refrigerant
compressor for automatic
climate control
18
B
Internal combustio
nengine 20
C
High-voltage battery 3810
Hybrid system overviewAt a glance

Instrumen
tcluster Function Page
:
ESP
®
warning lamp 35
;
Multifunction display 28
=
Brake syste
mwarning lamp 34
?
RBS warning lamp 34
A
High-voltage battery
charge indicator
29 Function Page
B
READY indicator 21
C
Electric motor performance
display
28Instrumen
tcluster
11At a glance

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Useful information
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Important safety notes .......................14
Driving safet ysystems ....................... 15
Driving systems .................................. 16 13Safety

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 7).Important safety notes
Warning sticker
G
WARNING
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
Danger of electric shock The components of the hybrid system are
marked with yellow warning stickers that
warn you of high voltage. The electrical wires
for the vehicle's high-voltage electrical
system are orange in color. G
WARNING
The hybrid system operates at high voltage.
You could be seriously or even fatally injured
if you:
R tamper with components or the high-
voltage cables of the hybrid system
R touch components or high-voltage cables
in the hybrid system of a vehicle which has
been involved in an accident
R touch damaged components of the hybrid
system
Do not remove the hybrid system component
covers that are marked with warning stickers.
Do not tamper with components or the orange
high-voltage cables of the hybrid system. Engine compartment
Before opening the hood:
X Apply the parking brake and use the
DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to P.
X Switch the ignition off.
The green or yellow READ Yindicator
(Y page 21) in the instrument cluster
goes out.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition or
remove the KEYLESS GO key from the
vehicle.
X Observe the warning notes in this
supplement on the ris kofelectric shock.
X Observe the warning notices about the
hood (see vehicle Operator's Manual). 14
Important safety notesSafety

Automatic deactivation of the hybrid
system
The hybrid system is deactivated
automatically if:
R SRS (Supplemental Restrain tSystem)
activates the restraint system in an
accident
R a short circui tis detected in the hybrid
system.
R one of the hybrid system’s electrical
connections is disconnected.
This ensures that you do not come into
contact with high voltage. High-voltage battery
G
WARNING
The high-voltage battery in the hybrid system
is located on the front bulkhead in the engine
compartment on the right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel. If, e. g. in the
event of a vehicle fire, the internal pressure of
the high-voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, flammable gas escapes through a line
in the area of the right front wheel. This
prevents the high-voltage battery from
exploding.
Leave the danger area. If necessary, set up
the warning triangle at asuitable distance.
Observe legal requirements. Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, the yellow
÷ ESP®
indicator lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster (Y page 35). You only
feel the brake pedal pulsating in certain
situations, e.g .onslippery roads.
i Further information about ABS; (see
vehicle Operator's Manual). RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
RBS supports you when braking with an
electronically-controlled brake boost mode
and enables the recovery of kinetic energy. G
WARNING
Always have work on the RBS system, e.g.
replacemen tofbrake pads, carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Certain points must be taken into account
when carrying out work on the RBS system,
e.g. for system restart.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If RBS malfunctions, braking resistance may
be reduced and brake pedal travel may be
longer than usual. The brake system is still
fully functional .Ifnecessary, depress the
brake pedal further. Adjust your driving style
and vehicle speed accordingly.
i The first time the brake pedal is
depressed after switching on the engine,
braking resistance may be reduced and
brake pedal travel may be greater than
usual. When you release the brake pedal,
pedal travel then returns to normal.
Remember the following points about RBS
(Y page 20).
The yellow éRBS warning lamp and/or
the red $brake warning lamp light up in
the instrument cluster if RBS is
malfunctioning. Follow the instructions in the
multifunction display (Y page 31).
i Further information about the brake
system and about driving tips; (see vehicle
Operator's Manual). Driving safet
ysystems
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Driving systems
Cruise control/DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control and DISTRONIC PLUS do not
depress the brake pedal when slowing the
vehicle.
i For further information on cruise control
and DISTRONIC PLUS, see the vehicle
Operator's Manual. 16
Driving syste
msSafety

Useful information
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General notes ...................................... 18 17Climate control

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 7).General notes
When the vehicle is ready for use and the
green or yellow READY indicator is lit, the
automatic climate contro lsystem is available.
If the internal combustion engine has been
shut off, the vehicle interio rtemperature that
has been set will be maintained for a certain
period of time.
i For further information about climate
control, see the vehicle Operator's Manual. 18
General notesClimate control