Setting the maximum charge current
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WARNING
If the charge current draw via a mains socket
is too high during the charging process, the
external electrical system may overheat.
There is a risk of fire.
Before beginning the charging process, check
the maximum permissible charge current
locally. Consult a qualified expert to do so
where necessary.
If necessary, adjust your vehicle's settings.
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An excessive charge current can blow a fuse
or lead to overheating of the external power
supply. Check whether the external power
supply is compatible with the set charge cur-
rent. If necessary, lower the set charge cur-
rent or use another power socket.
Before starting the charging process at a power
socket, check the maximum permissible charge
current for the relevant power socket or the
building.
You can set the maximum permissible charge
current:
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on the controls of the charging cable
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in the on-board computer menu
(
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page 272).
The lower value of the two charge current set-
tings – on the charge cable controls and in the
on-board computer – determines the maximum
charge current. If you cannot set the precise
maximum permitted charge current, select the
next lowest available value.
Only set the maximum permitted charge current
in the on-board computer menu if:
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it is not possible to set the charge current on
the charging cable
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the precise maximum permitted charge cur-
rent can only be set via the on-board com-
puter
How to set the maximum permissible charge
current on the charging cable, is described as
follows.
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To adjust the setting: press button
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repeatedly until the desired setting is selec-
ted in display
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.
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Two LEDs are flashing: minimum setting
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All LEDs are flashing: maximum setting
If, after the charging process, the charging cable
is:
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left connected to the power socket, the cur-
rently selected values will be used for the next
charging process.
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removed from the power socket, the values
will be reset to the minimum setting for the
next charging process. You may then need to
reset the values of the maximum charge cur-
rent.
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If the vehicle requires more time than usual
when charging, check the maximum charge
current settings using the controls on the
charging cable or in the on-board computer's
menu.
Indicator lamp on the vehicle socket
When the indicator lamp on the vehicle socket
lights up, this means the following:
Indicator
lamp
Flashes
orange
The connection between the
vehicle and the current
source is being established
before charging begins.
Flashes
green
The high-voltage battery is
being charged.
Flashes red
A malfunction has occurred
while charging.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up
orange
A charging break for the high-
voltage battery is taking
place.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up
green
The high-voltage battery is
fully charged.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
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If the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock the
vehicle. The indicator lamp then displays the
current status of the charging process again.
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Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
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