The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are damaged, you could receive an electric shock.
During the charging process, the charging cable and charging cable connector may heat up within permissible limit values.
The mains power supply and the charging cable are not damaged.
The instructions for handling the charging cable and controls on the charging cable have been followed.
The transmission is in position
.
The vehicle is unlocked or the distance between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
The drive system has not been started.
The charging cable is not taut.
Depending on the national version, the vehicle is equipped with one of the following vehicle sockets.
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The indicator lamp
and status display
light up white.
When the drive system is started (the display is lit in the multifunction display), socket flap
cannot be opened.
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The CCS charging cable connector requires connections and
. Therefore, it is necessary to open both parts of socket cover
.
Make sure that the charging cable is not taut when inserted.
The indicator lamp
and status display
flash orange and, as soon as the high-voltage battery is charged, green.
If the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the drive system cannot be started and the vehicle cannot be moved.
At the start of the charging process, the charge level display is shown in the instrument cluster with a charging prediction. The charging prediction either refers to the predicted charge level at the set departure time, or the time at which the high-voltage battery will be fully charged.
When the ignition is switched on, a lightning symbol appears next to the charge level display in the instrument cluster during the charging process.
Depending on the temperature, the fan and battery cooling system may audibly switch on during the charging process.
If the vehicle is idle for lengthy periods and connected to the mains supply, the high-voltage battery will be recharged automatically as needed or when electrical consumers are activated (e.g. the pre-entry climate control).