Automatic start of the charging process
If programmed charging is not activated,
the charging process starts immediately
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structure must be active.
Most public charging stations require authen-
tication to start the process. It is important
to verify that the authentication has been per-
formed correctly, otherwise it could cause a
system malfunction.
During the charging
The charging process indicator on the charg-
ing socket
1
ashes green. The charging con-
nector is locked.
If the charging process indicator lights up red,
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Interrupt the charging process
The charging process can be interrupted:
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Unlock the vehicle.
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Press the Stop charging function button of
the infotainment system. The charging proc-
ess indicator located next to the charging
socket
1
lights up white. If you want the
charging connector to unlock automatically,
the Release connector automatically setting
must be selected in the charging settings
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Press the
Continue button to restart the
process. The charging connector locks. In
some cases you may need to authenticate
yourself again in the charging station.
To restart the charging process just press the
function button to start the charging process.
After charging
When the high-voltage battery is fully charged,
the charging process display on the charging
socket lights up green.
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Unlock the vehicle.
●
Unplug the charging connector from the
charging socket within 30 seconds.
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OR: if Release connector automatically
is activated in the charging settings
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matically unlocks once the charging process is
complete.
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Disconnect the charging cable from the
power supply and replace the protective cap.
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Close the charging cover and make sure you
hear it click into place.
Charging with direct current (DC)
Valid for: hybrid vehicles
Fig.59 Opening the charging socket cover.
Fig.60 Behind the battery charging cover
on the rear right-hand side.
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Charging process display
2
Charging socket
3
Protective cap