High-voltage system
If the charging connector cannot be removed, you
must unlock it manually ðpage 129.
drive immediately to an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility
and have the malfunction corrected to re-
duce the risk of injury.
If you cannot disconnect the charging connector
from the charging station, authenticate yourself
again at the charging station and then try again
to disconnect the charging connector. If you still
cannot disconnect the charging connector from
the charging station, contact the charging sta-
tion operator.
Note
If you drive with the charging unit open, both
the charging port door and the electronics in-
stalled behind it could be damaged. Check
each time after charging if the port door is
locked before you start driving the vehicle.
WARNING
– Do not disconnect the charging cable from
the socket or the vehicle charging port while
the vehicle is charging. End the charging
session before removing the charging cable
from the socket in order to reduce the risk
of sparks that could damage the connector
contacts.
Tips
– If the parking brake is set, it could create
noises when the charging connector is con-
nected.
– Remove ice and snow in the charging unit
using a hand brush and solvent-free deicing
spray.
– If the charging unit is damaged, do not
charge using the charging port to reduce the
risk of injury.
– The vehicle reception systems, such as radio
reception, may be limited during charging.
– If the charging unit is damaged or the charg-
ing port door cannot close or is missing,
Charging display
Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
The charging display is an LED light on the charg-
ing unit 3 ðpage 127, fig. 101 that indicates
the charging status. The following table explains
the displays.
LED on the charging unit
Meaning
Vehicle charging system is in sleep mode. A timer may be active,
but charging has not started yet.
Off
Charging session has been interrupted.
Connection between the power source and the vehicle is being
established.
White
Green
Pulsating/flashing
Pulsating
Flashing
The high-voltage battery is charging.
A timer is active, but charging has not started yet.
High-voltage battery charging session is completed.
Illuminated
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