STARTING AND DRIVING
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ALTERNATING
CURRENT (AC)
CHARGING AT
HOME
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CHARGING PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT Always connect the
cable to the charging port of the
domestic mains first and only then
to the car.
The car high-voltage battery is charged
by connecting the Mode 2 charge
cable (for versions/markets where
provided) to an AC charging port.
For the characteristics of the "Mode 2"
cable, refer to the "Power sources that
can be used - Mode 2 cable" chapter.
To charge, proceed as follows:
park the car safely (transmission in
position "P" - Park);
turn the ignition device to the STOP
position;
engage the electric parking brake;
Remove the charging kit located in
the luggage compartment or in the
special bag (for versions/markets
where provided);
remove any dust that may have built
up on the charging connector and on
the charging port;
unroll the charging cable and
connect it to an AC charging port,
fig. 165;
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NOTE From the moment the plug is
connected to the domestic mains
charging port, the 3 LEDs on the
control unit of the cable will flash
for approx. 6 seconds (control unit
switching on phase);
open the charging flap fig. 166 by
pressing on the area indicated by the
arrow;
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remove the protective cover of the
charging port and attach it to the
device;
grasp the charging connector by
the handle (A) fig. 167, remove the
protective cover (where provided) and
insert it into the charging port until you
hear the click indicating that it has been
locked;
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