Operation Manual

Display ;
Lights up
green
There are no malfunctions.
The high-voltage battery can
be charged.
Lights up red An impermissible current is
being supplied to the control
unit. The high-voltage battery
cannot be charged.
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For information on problems relating to the
charging process, see (
Y page 175).
Setting the maximum charge current
G
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.
!
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.
You can set a limit for the values of the charge
current used in charging the high-voltage bat-
tery. This acts as a means of preventing the
power supply from overloading. You can set this
limit by using the controls on the charging cable
or in the on-board computer's menu. Only set
the maximum charge current in the on-board
computer menu if there are no charge current
settings on the charging cable.
The default standard value in the vehicle corre-
sponds to the maximum charge current value.
The default standard value on
the cha
rging cable
is the minimum charge current setting. This cor-
responds to the minimum available charge cur-
rent from the power supply. The value on the
charging cable can be increased and is descri-
bed in the following section.
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The value of the maximum setting and the
adjustment value may vary depending on the
country.
Before charging the high-voltage battery, check
the maximum permissible charge current for the
relevant power socket.
X
To adjust the setting: press button ?
repeatedly until the desired setting is selec-
ted in display =.
R
Two LEDs are flashing: minimum setting
R
All LEDs are flashing: maximum setting
If, after the charging process, the charging cable
is:
R
left connected to the power socket, the cur-
rently selected values will be used for the next
charging process.
R
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
charg
ing ca
ble 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.
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Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
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