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.
!
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. It is particularly important to do so
when charging your vehicle in other countries.
The maximum charge current set for the charg-
ing cable is country-specific and may therefore
be higher than in other countries.
You can set the maximum permissible charge
current:
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on the controls of charging cable variant 1
(
Y
page 33)
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on the controls of charging cable variant 2
(
Y
page 33)
R
on the on-board computer menu
Settings
(
Y
page 44)
The lower value of the two charge current set-
tings – on the charging 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:
R
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
If the vehicle requires more time than usual
when charging, check the maximum charge cur-
rent settings on the controls on the charging
cable and in the on-board computer's menu.
Connecting the charging cable
X
Shift the transmission to position
j
.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Open vehicle socket
:
(
Y
page 31).
X
Insert the power supply plug into the electri-
cal outlet to the stop.
The controls on the charging cable indicate
that mains voltage is connected (
Y
page 32).
X
If necessary, adjust the maximum possible
charge current (
Y
page 34).
X
Insert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket
:
to the stop.
Indicator lamp
;
on vehicle socket
:
first
flashes orange and then green.
The charging cable controls show the charg-
ing process (
Y
page 32).
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Removing the charging cable
X
Press and hold button
:
on charging cable
connector
?
and remove charging cable con-
nector
?
from the vehicle socket.
X
Close socket cap
;
and charge socket flap
=
(
Y
page 31).
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When you remove the mains plug from the
mains socket, the setting for the maximum
Charging the high-voltage battery
35
Drivi
ng
and
parki
ng
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