Electrical charging
Charging the high-voltage battery
Fig.18 Charging process indicator LED
1.
Make sure that the cable is connected cor-
rectly (the cable must be locked by the ve-
hicle). Start the process by following the
instructions of the charging point.
2.
Check the charging status using the indica-
tor light on the charging cover. For more
information, see the sticker next to the
charging socket itself or the "Charging the
high-voltage battery" chapter of the user
manual.
3.
The connector remains locked during the
charging process.
4.
At the end of the charging process, remove
the cable and store it in the vehicle if nec-
essary.
LED indications
White LED ›››Fig.18
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Flashing: Preparing the charging process.
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Fixed: Not charging
Green LED ›››Fig.18
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Flashing: The battery is charging.
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Fixed: Process completed without problems,
full charge.
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Sparkling: If programmed charging has been
activated, the charging process has not yet
started.
LED alternately ashing green and red
›››Fig.18
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Emergency charging at reduced power due
to a failure to recognize the charging connec-
tor.
Red LED ›››Fig.18
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Fixed: Fault in the charging system. If it re-
mains on after several attempts, seek specialist
assistance.
NOTICE
To end the charging process manually, press
the open button on the central locking re-
mote control or press Stop charging in
the infotainment system's e-Manager menu.
You can now disconnect the cable. For more
information see chapter ›››page72,
Charging the high-voltage battery.
Tips for maximising the vehicle's
range
Pre-air condition the vehicle interior when
charging to maximise range. This means that
the energy needed to initially air condition the
vehicle will not be taken from the battery.
Whenever possible, use the heated seats
instead of the heating system. The heated
seats consume much less energy than the
heating and avoid unnecessary loss of range.
The the vehicle's range prediction is based
on the usual use of the car. It does not con-
sider gradients or the outside temperature.
Constant and eicient driving is recommended
for optimal predictions.