Indicator lights for the operating display (Mode 2)
A illuminates
Charging cable connected to the
mains.
A B illumi-
nates
High-voltage battery is charging.
C flashes
a)
A B C illumi-
nates
Charging cable connected to the
mains and to the vehicle. Charg-
ing has not started or has already
been completed.
a)
If the indicator light
C slowly flashes, the charg-
ing current is limited.
Temperature monitoring (Mode 2)
The charging cable is equipped with a temperature
monitoring system on the control box and the mains
plug.
The temperature monitoring system is triggered if
the charging cable heats up too much. It may also do
so if you have taken it with you beforehand in an
overheated luggage compartment or in strong sun-
light.
When the charging current is reduced using the con-
trol box, the warning light
D flashes. As soon as the
charging cable has cooled down suciently, the
charging current is automatically increased.
If charging is interrupted using the control box, the
indicator light A
as well as the warning light
D
flashes. Indicator lights
B
and
C
go out.
›
Disconnect the charging cable and allow it to cool.
›
If the problem persists, seek the help of a specialist
garage.
Indication of fault (Mode 2)
A fault is indicated by the indicator lights in the con-
trol box.
A
flashes
Power supply or socket fault.
D lights up/
flashes
B flashes
Control box fault.
D lights up/
flashes
C flashes
Vehicle fault.
D lights up/
flashes
In the event of a fault, the charging process is inter-
rupted.
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
The control box can also recognise the following sit-
uations as a fault.
▶
A charger is connected to the 12 volt vehicle bat-
tery.
▶
The vehicle is in close proximity to high voltage
power lines.
▶
The vehicle is not on its wheels, but, for example, is
raised up with a lift.
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