Operation Manual

Indicator
lamp
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.
Connecting the charging cable
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Press the charge socket flap in the direction
of arrow :.
The charge socket flap swings up.
X
Press fastener ; to the left.
Socket cap = is open.
X
Insert the power supply plug into the electri-
cal outlet to the stop.
X
Insert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket ? to the stop.
Indicator lamp A first flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
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If the charging cable is plugged in, you can-
not start the engine or move the vehicle.
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Depending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged when:
R
the charge level display reaches 100% in the
multifunction display (
Y page 227)
R
the indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lights
up green after unlocking or locking the vehicle
X
Unlock the vehicle.
X
Press and hold button B on the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable connector from the vehicle socket.
X
Close socket cap =.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
X
Remove the mains plug from the mains
socket and safely stow away the charging
cable inside the vehicle (
Y page 171).
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehicle
using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Only use charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for charging
the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 168).
Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
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Driving and parking
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