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In most European countries the
manufacturer has established a
partnership with a specialist company
that can offer a check and update of
your electrical installation. For more
information, contact a franchised dealer.
Use:
-
t
he charging cable supplied with the
vehicle,
-
a p
ower point (with earth, clean and in
good condition).
Normal charging time
7 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours is needed for a
c omplete charge. Charging can be interrupted
at any time. It stops automatically when the
battery is fully charged.
Cables for normal charging
As the installers of electrical installations
in buildings are not subject to international
standards, check the compatibility of the
domestic electrical installations to which you
wish to connect the domestic charging cable
supplied with your vehicle for each of the
countries you intend to travel in.
Make the same prior checks for charging at
public terminals, bearing in mind that certain
public terminals have their own charging cable.
Several types of electrical cable for charging
at public charging points or at domestic power
outlets are available as accessories.
On delivery of the vehicle, the charging cable
is compatible with the country’s power supply.
If you go abroad, refer to the following table
to check the compatibility of local power
supplies with your charging cable. Consult a
franchised dealer or a qualified workshop for
the appropriate charging cable(s).
Do not use an electrical
extension, multi-socket, adapter
or timer.
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Domestic socketMode 3 – Type 2 socketMode 3 – Type 3 socket
"Mode 2" cable (supplied with your vehicle) "Mode 3
– Type 2" cable
(available as an accessory) "Mode 3
– Type 3" cable
(available as an accessory)
Some public terminals have their own charging cable.
In this case, use the cable supplied.
The charge will be limited to max. 16
A in mode 3, regardless of the power of the charging point. For more information on charging durations, refer
to the Motor and main battery section.
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Control unitIt has four indicator lamps:
- S TOP: lit red.
It indicates that charging has been
interrupted by pressing the Manual Stop
button. This action is recommended before
disconnecting the charging cable from
the wall-mounted electrical socket during
recharging.
-
P
OWER : lit green.
It indicates that the power supply is
established. If it does not light up, check
that the connections have been made
correctly. If the problem persists, contact a
franchised dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
F
A U LT : lit red.
It indicates the presence of a fault. Check
that the connections are correct. If this
lamp does not go off, contact a franchised
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
C
HARGING : lit green.
It indicates that charging is in progress.
If it does not light up, check that the
connections are correct. If the problem
persists, contact a franchised dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The green indicator lamp flashing indicates
that charging has finished. This type of control unit is fitted with an
electrical socket recognition system (depending
on the country). It detects the current rating
of your domestic power supply and is able to
support and choose the most suitable rating for
a secure recharge:
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A (FAST): if your power supply supports
it.
-
8
A (NORMAL): for a standard electrical
installation.
Use the cord supplied to hook the control
unit, so that it does not weigh down on
the power point (risk of damage to the
charging cable or power point).
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Do not touch the metal end of the normal
charging socket or of the charging
cable. Risk of electrocution and/or
malfunctions.
Never connect or disconnect the cable
or charging plug with wet hands (risk of
electrocution).
The charge may be interrupted at any time
by withdrawing the charging plug.
If, as an exception, you have to interrupt the
charge by disconnecting the charging cable
from the power point, it is essential to first
press the Manual Stop button on the control
unit.
States of the control unit
On in the corresponding indicator
lamp colour.
Flashing in the corresponding
indicator lamp colour.
Of f. POWER
FA U LTCHARGING
Normal operation
Once the charging cable is connected to a power
point, all of the lamps come on for about half a
second.
Once the initialisation process is complete:
•
w
hile the charging cable is not connected to
the vehicle's socket,
•
w
hile the charging cable is connected to the
vehicle's socket, but charging is not taking
place.
While the traction battery is charging.
When the charge has finished.
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POWERFA U LTCHARGING
Operating faults and solutions
When current leakage is detected or the charging cable has a fault.
-
S
top the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When the charging cable has a fault.
-
S
top the charging procedure immediately and contact a franchised dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the lamp on the control unit does not come on when connecting the charging cable to a power
point, check the circuit breaker for the power point:
•
i
f the circuit breaker has opened, your installation may not be compatible with use of the
charging cable:
-
c
ontact a qualified electrician to check and repair your electrical installation.
•
i
f the circuit breaker has not opened:
-
d
o not use the charging cable and contact a franchised dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Normal charging
procedure
Connection
- Check before charging that the drive selector is in position P and the ignition is
off, other wise charging is not possible, -
t
ake the charging cable (with its control
unit),
-
f
irst connect the control unit end of the
charging cable to a compatible and
standard electrical power point. On
connection, the 3 control unit POWER,
FA U LT and CHARGING indicator lamps
come on simultaneously for a moment, then
only the green POWER indicator lamp stays
on,
-
o
pen the access flap on the front right-hand
side of the vehicle, -
p
ress the push button to open the socket
c ove r,
-
e
nsure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle socket,
-
r
emove the protective cover from the
charging cable,
-
i
nsert the charging plug into the socket
until it clicks in place, without pressing the
button,
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- check that the charging lamp in the instrument panel and the
green CHARGING indicator
in the control unit are on (not
flashing).
The start of charging is confirmed by
flashing of the direction indicators.
The traction battery state of charge indicator
is displayed in the instrument panel and the
position of the needle progresses as the
battery is charged.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; repeat the procedure ensuring that all
connections are correct. If the ambient temperature is lower than
-25°C, charging may not be possible. As a safety measure, the motor will
not start when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
To optimise the ser vice life of the traction
battery, recharge it completely every two
weeks.
For a complete charge, follow the normal
charging procedure without interruption
until it stops automatically, confirmed by
charging lamp going off in the instrument
panel. Opening the driver's door
temporarily displays the state of charge
indicator allowing the state of charge of
the traction battery to be checked.
Disconnection
The charging lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the flashing of
the green CHARGING
lamp in the
control unit indicates that charging is
complete.
-
P
ress the button to release the charging
plug,
-
r
efit the protective cover on the charging
cable,
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c
lose the socket cover, then the access flap,
-
d
isconnect the control unit end of the
charging cable from the power point,
-
s
tow the charging cable.
After charging
-
E
nsure that the socket cover and access
flap are closed.
-
T
ake care to avoid allowing water or dust to
enter the socket, under its cover or in the
charging plug (risk of fire or electrocution).
-
D
o not leave the cable connected to the
power point (risk of short circuit or of
electrocution in the event of contact with or
immersion in water).
-
D
o not dismantle or modify the vehicle's
charging socket or charging cable (risk of
f i r e).
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Take care of the cable and its
control unit
- Do not tread on it, submerge it in water, pull on it, or subject it to impacts. If the charging
cable or its control unit is damaged or worn,
do not use it.
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T
o replace it, contact a franchised dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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T
he same applies in the event of an impact,
even light, against the charging access flap
or the cover.
When charging has finished but the
cable is still connected, opening the
driver's door restarts charging for around
20
seconds.
Fast charging procedure
If you wear a pacemaker or any
other electrical medical device,
you must not use fast charging.
Do not approach a fast charging
point. However, if this happens,
leave the area as quickly as
possible. If necessary, ask
another person to charge your
vehicle.
Ensure that the charging point and its
cable are compatible with your vehicle.
-
C
heck before charging that the drive
selector is in position P and the ignition is
off, other wise charging is not possible, -
o
pen the access flap located on the left-
hand side of the vehicle,
-
p
ress the latch to open the socket cover,
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