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NOTICE
The supplied charging cable for 110 Volt outlets should always be carried in the vehicle.
NOTICE
Always follow the manufacturer's information and instructions on using the charging station.
NOTICE
The supplied charging cable for 110 Volt outlets has been developed and approved for this vehicle. Do not use the charging cable to charge other vehicles. This applies in particular for vehicles that do not have DC residual current protection.
NOTICE
Always end the charging process before disconnecting the charging cable.
NOTICE
Always connect the charging cable directly to a 110 Volt outlet. Never use the charging cable together with an extension cable, a cable reel, a multiple socket outlet or an adapter such as a regional adapter or timer.
If the charging cable is connected to a 110 Volt outlet with other electrical consumers on the same electrical circuit, the fuse in the electrical circuit can be triggered. If this happens the high-voltage battery will not be charged. Switch off other consumers on the electrical circuit or choose another electrical circuit. If necessary, have the electrical installation checked by qualified experts.
Protect the control unit on the charging cable and the connector from heat, especially from sunlight, during charging.
If the vehicle is close to high-voltage cables during charging, charging may be restricted.
Charging with alternating current (AC charging)
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NOTICE
Always follow the manufacturer's information and instructions on using the charging station.
Charging process indicator
Fig. 137 In the high-voltage battery charge port: Charging process indicator light 1 and information label 2
Fig. 138 Charging process information label
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Charging pro-
cess indicator
light ⇒ fig. 137
(1)
Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(1) Lights up green
permanently.
High-voltage
battery charging
process has
been completed.
Disconnect the
charging con-
nector and close
the charging
socket flap.
(2) Flashes green
permanently.
High-voltage
battery is being
charged.
-
(3) Lights up yellow
briefly.
Charging cable
is connected and
has been detect-
ed by the vehi-
cle.
-
Lights up yellow
permanently.
The charging
cable is con-
nected but there
is no current.
Have the power
supply or the
outlet checked. If
necessary, seek
expert help.
OR: The vehicle
has automatical-
ly unlocked the
charging cable
connector.
Remove the
charging cable
connector.
(4) Flashes yellow. The selector
lever is not in
position P (Park).
Place the selec-
tor lever in posi-
tion P (Park)
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Key to ⇒ fig. 138:
Charging pro-
cess indicator
light ⇒ fig. 137
(1)
Meaning Proper re-
sponse
(5) Lights up red. Charging cable
connector could
not be locked
properly in the
charging socket
of the vehicle.
Check whether
the charging
connector is
plugged in cor-
rectly. Pull out
the charging
cable connector
and insert it into
the charging
socket again.
Get expert assis-
tance if neces-
sary.
Flashes red. Error in charging
system. The
high-voltage
battery cannot
be charged.
Get expert assis-
tance.
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