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Charging the hi
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Charging the high voltage battery
High voltage system
When handling the electrical system, fol-
low the precautionary measures and reg-
ulations for the charging station; otherwise an
accident may occur.
To charge the battery, only use approved charg-
ing cables, charging stations or adapters; other-
wise, personal injury or property damage may
occur.
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You MINI contains high voltage equipment for
energy storage and energy supply, and for con-
trolling the electric motor. The high voltage bat-
tery located behind the seats serves as the
energy storage unit. The high voltage battery
can be charged while the vehicle is moving by
means of energy recovery, or while stationary at
a charging station or via the household power
socket.
The following must be performed when charg-
ing while stationary:
> Adjust the charging current
> Connect the charging cable
> Start the charging process
Charging is possible in the voltage range
from 110 volts to 250 volts.
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Emergency switch
The vehicle is equipped with an emergency
switch that can be used to switch the high volt-
age system on and off in emergencies, e. g. by
emergency personnel after an accident.
Switching the high voltage system
on/off
1 Emergency switch on: the high voltage sys-
tem is switched on
2 Emergency switch off: the high voltage sys-
tem is switched off
Setting the charging
current
Before charging the high voltage battery, set the
current with which you will charge the vehicle.
To set the charging current, the vehicle
doors must be closed. The set charging
current remains stored. <
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 32 .
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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