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the connector on the vehicle. A warning is
displayed on the instrument panel.
4. Always use an electrical socket protected
by a circuit-breaker appropriate for the
electrical circuit’s current rating.
5. The weight of the control unit must not be
borne by the electrical socket, plug and
cables.
Charging the traction
battery (Electric)
To recharge, connect the vehicle to a domestic
electrical system (for domestic or accelerated
charging) or a fast charging station (for fast
charging).
Cooling the traction battery
The cooling fan comes on during charging
to cool the on-board charger and the traction
battery.
6. Never use this charging cable if it is defective
or in any way damaged.
For a full charge, follow the desired charging
procedure without pausing it, until it ends
automatically. Charging may be performed either
immediately or deferred.
You can stop charging at any time by unlocking
the vehicle and removing the nozzle.
For more information on the charging displays on
the Instrument panel and the Touch screen, refer
to the corresponding section.
Depending on version, the deferred charge
function is configured via either the touch
screen or the MyDS application.
7. Never attempt to repair or open this charging
cable. It contains no repairable parts -
replace the charging cable if it is damaged.
8. Never immerse this charging cable in water.
9. Never use this charging cable with an
extension cable, a multi-plug socket,
a conversion adaptor or on a damaged
electrical socket.
10. Do not unplug the plug from the wall as a
means of stopping charging.
11. Do not force the connector if it is locked into
the vehicle.
12. Immediately stop charging, by locking and
then unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control key, if the charging cable or wall
socket feel burning hot to the touch.
13. This charging cable includes components
liable to cause electrical arcing or sparks. Do
not expose to flammable vapours.
14. Only use this charging cable with DS
AUTOMOBILES vehicles.
15. Never plug the cable into the wall socket (or
unplug it) with wet hands.
Vehicle unused for an extended period
Fully recharge the traction battery every
three months. Follow the domestic charging
procedure.
Before carrying out the charging operation,
check that the accessory battery is not
disconnected or discharged. If it is, refer to
the corresponding section for information on
reconnecting or recharging it.
Precautions
For more information on the deferred charge
function, refer to the corresponding section.
Electric vehicles were developed in accordance
with the guidelines on maximum electromagnetic
fields issued by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP - 1998
Guidelines).
A LED, located below the interior rear view
and visible from outside the vehicle,
flashes in blue for a few minutes to confirm
the start of the charging.
It is also possible to monitor the charging
process using the MyDS application.
For more information on Remotely operable
features, refer to the corresponding section.
Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent
devices should consult a doctor to enquire
about any applicable precautionary measures, or
contact the manufacturer of their implanted
electronic medical device to check that it is
guaranteed to operate in an environment
compliant with the ICNIRP guidelines.
As a safety measure, the engine will not
start if the charging cable is plugged into
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