Charging process
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
The charge socket flap
cannot be opened.
The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
X
Press the
#
button on the key.
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Opening a door with the emergency release
The charging cable
cannot be plugged into
the vehicle socket.
The vehicle socket is locked.
X
Make sure that the selector lever is in position
j
.
on the vehicle
socket flashes red. The
high-voltage battery
is not being charged.
A fault occurred while initializing the charging process.
X
Make sure that the charging cable is plugged into the mains
socket.
X
Disconnect the charging cable connector from the vehicle
socket and plug it back into the vehicle socket after 30 seconds.
X
If the malfunction should persist, inform a qualified specialist
workshop.
on the vehicle
socket remains off
after the charging
cable connector has
been connected to the
vehicle socket. When
charging using a mains
socket, the high-volt-
age battery is not
charged.
There is a malfunction at the mains socket.
X
Have the mains socket checked to ensure that it is working
correctly.
or
X
Use a different mains socket.
è
lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Charger cable con‐
nected
appears.
The charging cable is plugged into the vehicle socket. The engine
cannot be started.
X
Before driving off, disconnect the charging cable from the
vehicle socket and stow it away in the vehicle.
è
flashes.
Charging cable not
inserted correctly
appears.
The charge cable is connected to the vehicle socket. The battery is
not being charged.
X
Make sure that the charging cable is correctly plugged into the
sockets on the vehicle and power connection. If necessary, dis-
connect the charging cable from the sockets and then reconnect
it.
If the message continues to be displayed:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Charging process
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>> Practical advice.
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