The alternating current is converted into di-
rect current outside the vehicle. A considerably
higher charging power is achieved than when
charging with alternating current (AC).
Public fast-charging station: The high-voltage
battery can be charged with direct current
(DC) at an appropriate charging station. The
charging time decreases significantly.
Use a charging cable less than 30 metres long.
Connecting the charging cable
●
Unlock the vehicle.
●
Press the battery's charging socket cover in
the area of the arrow to open it ›››Fig.59.
●
Remove the protective cap and hang it on the
hook ›››Fig.60
3
●
Plug the charging station’s charging connec-
tor into the charging socket ›››Fig.60
2
The connector locks automatically.
The LED (charging process indicator) of the
charging socket flashes or flashes white
›››Fig.60
1
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Automatic start of charging
Switch on the charging station ››› .
The charging process will start immediately.
Most public charging stations require authenti-
cation to start the process. It is important to ver-
ify that the authentication has been performed
correctly, otherwise it could cause a system
malfunction.
During charging
The charging process indicator on the charging
socket
1
flashes green ›››Fig.60.
If the charging process indicator lights up red,
there is a fault ›››page84.
Interrupting the charging process
The charging process can be stopped before
the desired state of charge is reached:
●
Tap the Stop charging function button on
the infotainment system display. The charging
process indicator located next to the charging
socket
1
lights up white ›››Fig.60. The charg-
ing connector is unlocked.
After charging
When the desired state of charge has been
reached, the charging process indicator on the
charging socket will light up green.
After charging, the charging connector is auto-
matically unlocked from the charging station
if the Release automatic connector option is
activated in the charging settings.
●
Unplug the charging connector from the
charging socket.
●
Place the protective cap on the charging
socket’s lower connection ›››Fig.60
3
●
Close the cover of the battery charging
socket until you hear it has engaged.
NOTICE
To use the charging station, bear in mind
the manufacturer’s indications and usage in-
structions.
Charging process display
Valid for: hybrid vehicles
Fig.61 Behind the battery charging socket
cover: charging process indicator.