red, e.g., electricity generated from bio-
mass or nuclear power.
▷ "Renewable energy sources": Renewa-
ble energy sources will be preferred,
e.g., electricity generated from wind or
solar.
▷ "Charging costs": Cheaper electricity will
be preferred for charging, e.g., at certain
times of day.
Stopping the charging process
The charging process can be stopped at any
time by removing the charging cable and con-
tinued at a later time by connecting the charg-
ing cable. For example, so that other people
can use the electrical connection in the mean-
time, or in order to avoid excessive strain on
the electrical connection.
Additional information:
Detach, refer to page 326.
Continuing the charging process
If the charging process is interrupted, for in-
stance due to a temporary power failure, the
charging process will continue automatically
after the interruption.
Ending the charging process
1.
Remove the charging cable from the vehi-
cle.
Detach, refer to page 326.
2. Stow the charging cable as required.
3. Press the charging socket flap closed until it
engages.
4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
Goodbye screen on control display
When drive-ready state is switched off, a menu
is shown on the control display, in which,
among other things, some settings can be ap-
plied for charging via iDrive.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The charge state indicator light shows the
charge state of the high-voltage battery in the
instrument cluster, if standby state is switched
on.
Information regarding the charging process is
shown on the charging screen.
Display Meaning
Charging the vehicle with a Mode 2
charging cable or Mode 3 charging
cable.
Current charging capacity.
Icon indicates that the maximum
charging capacity of the vehicle has
been reached.
Maximum charging current strength
or currently set current limit.
Charging cable locked.
Charging cable unlocked.
Departure time set.
One-time departure time set.
Climate control activated at depar-
ture time.
Flashing: ventilation or cooling ac-
tive.
Flashing: heating active.
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