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Charging the high-voltage battery
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries in case of improper handling of the Flexible
Charging System Pro
If you use the Flexible Charging System Pro, this may e.g. result in fires
or an electric shock.
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Observe the notes in the operating instructions for the Flexible
Charging System Pro. Potential dangers may otherwise remain
undetected.
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NOTE
High-voltage battery damage due to leaving the vehicle idle for
lengthy periods of time
Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-discharge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if the vehicle is idle for
several months. This can damage the high-voltage battery.
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To avoid damage, please observe the following recommenda‐
tions when handling the high-voltage battery.
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NOTE
Accelerated ageing of the high-voltage battery due to not observ‐
ing the following recommendations
As a result of its basic characteristics, the storage capacity of, and the
amount of energy available from, the high-voltage battery decreases
over the course of its life. As a result, the maximum electrical range that
can be achieved by the vehicle is reduced and its maximum electrical
output can be impaired.
THE FOLLOWING FACTORS COULD ACCELERATE THE AGEING OF
THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY:
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frequently fully charging (charge level 100%) the high-voltage bat‐
tery, especially when this process is not directly followed by a
journey
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frequent rapid charging with direct current (mode4)
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leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods at high ambient tem‐
peratures
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To avoid accelerated ageing, please observe the following rec‐
ommendations when handling the high-voltage battery.
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NOTE
Damage to the drive system when charging the high-voltage bat‐
tery at extreme altitudes
The drive system may be damaged if the high-voltage battery is charged
at elevations greater than 4,000 m above sea level.
It may then no longer be possible to continue the journey.
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Avoid charging processes at extreme altitudes.
RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN HANDLING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY:
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If the outside temperature is above 10 °C, park the vehicle overnight
with a state of charge below 20% every six months.
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From a state of charge of 80% the charging time increases significantly.
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At a state of charge of less than 20%, particularly at very low outside
temperatures below 0 °C, problems may be encountered when restarting
the vehicle.
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Quick charge the high-voltage battery with direct current (mode4) only
when required.
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The charging time of the high-voltage battery may change during the
battery service life.
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In the case of longer non-operational periods:
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Park the vehicle with the high-voltage battery at a state of charge
between 30% and 50%.
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Do not permanently connect the high-voltage battery to power
supply equipment.
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Avoid high outside temperatures as far as possible.
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Do not disconnect the 12 V battery. Otherwise the condition of the
vehicle's high-voltage battery cannot be monitored.
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Check the high-voltage battery's state of charge every six weeks
(/page308).
YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCING THE VEHICLE'S ENERGY CONSUMP‐
TION IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
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An anticipatory driving style (/page270)
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Reduced use of electrical consumers
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Having the vehicle regularly serviced
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Depending on the national version, your vehicle is equipped with
one of the following vehicle sockets.
You can charge the high-voltage battery with both alternating
current (mode2/3) and direct current (mode4).
Combo 1 vehicle socket
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Combo 2 vehicle socket
1
AC charging connection type 1 or type 2
2
Socket extension for DC charging
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When using a CCS charging cable (Combined Charging System)
for charging with direct current at a vehicle socket type Combo,
both connections on vehicle socket
1 and 2 are used for
charging.
CHARGING OPTIONS FOR THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY (MODE2, 3 OR 4):
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While driving by means of recuperation
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Stationary AC charging:
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at a mains socket (mode2)
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at a wallbox or charging station (mode3)
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Stationary DC charging:
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at a fast charging station (mode4)
Depending on the country-specific vehicle equipment and your vehicle's
charging cable, single-phase AC charging is also possible.
Observe the different mains requirements of your current location when charg‐
ing. Only use charging cables which conform to the mains requirements.
Consult a qualified electrician or your local mains operator if you have any
questions.
It is recommended that you charge the high-voltage battery at a wallbox
or charging station due to the higher charging power and better charging
efficiency offered.
Information on charging settings (/page308).
SYSTEM LIMITS
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY MAY BE IMPAIRED
BY THE FOLLOWING:
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high or low outside temperatures
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electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle being switched on, e.g. oper‐
ating the air conditioning system
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extended non-operational periods without charging
THE CHARGING TIME OR THE CHARGING POWER OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE
BATTERY MAY BE INCREASED BY THE FOLLOWING:
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high or low outside temperatures
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a low or high state of charge of the high-voltage battery
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the maximum available charging current of the charging device
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the charging process settings in the multimedia system (/page308)
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the age of the high-voltage battery
You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:
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Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at
a mains socket (mode 2)
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries in case of improper handling of the Flexible
Charging System Pro
If you use the Flexible Charging System Pro, this may e.g. result in fires
or an electric shock.
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Observe the notes in the operating instructions for the Flexible
Charging System Pro. Potential dangers may otherwise remain
undetected.
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from incorrectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains socket using incorrectly
installed components could cause fires or an electrical shock, for exam‐
ple.
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Only connect the charging cable to a mains socket that:
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has been properly installed and
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has been inspected by a qualified electrician.
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For safety reasons, only use the charging cable supplied with
the vehicle or an original Mercedes‑Benz charging cable.
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Purchase these parts at a Mercedes‑Benz service centre and
obtain advice there.
Mercedes‑Benz thoroughly tests these original charging cables for their
suitability for high-voltage charging of your vehicle.
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Never use a damaged charging cable.
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Do not use:
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Extension cables
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Extension reels
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Multiple sockets
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Only use a socket adapter that has been tested and approved
by the manufacturer for charging the high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle. Never use several socket adapters. For charg‐
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ing at the mains socket, only use appropriate socket adapters
for AC charging.
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Observe the safety notes in the Owner's Manual for the socket
adapter.
ONLY THE FOLLOWING CHARGING CABLES MAY BE USED:
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The charging cable supplied with the vehicle.
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A charging cable that has been approved for the vehicle.
The charging process can vary depending on the power supply equipment. The
charging times when charging the high-voltage battery at a mains socket are
considerably longer than when charging at a wallbox or charging station.
When doing so, always observe the local information.
Do not leave the charging cable control element hanging loose from a mains
socket.
DO NOT LIFT THE CONTROL ELEMENT BY THE FOLLOWING COMPONENT
PARTS:
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The charging cable plug
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The mains plug
When charging, protect the charging cable control element from excessive
heat such as direct sunlight. Otherwise the charging process may be aborted.
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at
a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injury from incorrectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a wallbox using incorrectly installed
components could cause fires or an electrical shock, for example.
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Only connect the charging cable to a wallbox that:
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has been properly installed and
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has been inspected by a qualified electrician.
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For safety reasons, only use charging cables that have been
tested and approved by the manufacturer for charging the
high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
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Never use damaged charging cables.
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Do not extend the charging cable.
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Only use a socket adapter that has been tested and approved
by the manufacturer for charging the high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle. Never use several socket adapters. For charg‐
ing at the wallbox or charging station with alternating current,
only use socket adapters for AC charging.
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Observe the safety notes in the Owner's Manual for the wall‐
box.
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If charging at a wallbox without pre-installed cable, use the optionally availa‐
ble charging cable for wallbox and charging station (mode 3). The charging
cable is stowed in a bag in the load compartment.
Only use charging cables that have been tested and approved by the manufac‐
turer for charging the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle.
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injury if damaged component parts are used
If you use a damaged component to connect the vehicle to a charging
station, this may lead to fires or an electrical shock, for example.
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Visually inspect the charging station for obvious signs of dam‐
age, e.g. serious damage to the housing or charging cable
connection.
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Never use damaged charging cables.
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Do not extend the charging cable.
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Do not use adapters. The only exception is if the adapter has
been tested by Mercedes-Benz and approved for your vehicle.
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Be sure to observe the safety notes at the charging station.
Most charging stations must be activated before the charging process, e.g.
using an RFID card. Observe the operator's on-site instructions for the charg‐
ing station.
The amount of energy dispensed for the charging process, shown by the
charging station, may be higher than the amount of energy actually absorbed
by the high-voltage battery. This is the result of different levels of charging
losses and is described as recharge efficiency. Charging losses occur, for
example, due to heat that builds up when the vehicle is charging or from
running auxiliary consumers. Further information on recharge efficiency can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at
a quick charging station (mode 4)
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injury if damaged component parts are used
If you use a damaged component to connect the vehicle to a charging
station, this may lead to fires or an electrical shock, for example.
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Visually inspect the charging station for obvious signs of dam‐
age, e.g. serious damage to the housing or charging cable
connection.
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Never use damaged charging cables.
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Do not extend the charging cable.
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Only use a socket adapter that has been tested and approved
by the manufacturer for charging the high-voltage battery in
an electric vehicle. Never use several socket adapters. When
charging at a charging station with alternating current (mode
3), only use the corresponding socket adapters for charging
with alternating current and when charging at a fast charging
station with direct current (mode 4), only use socket adapters
for direct current charging.
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Be sure to observe the safety notes at the charging station.
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries when carrying out maintenance work during
the charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage on-board electrical sys‐
tem is under high voltage.
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Do not perform any maintenance work during the charging
process.
Most charging stations must be activated before the charging process, e.g.
using an RFID card. Observe the operator's on-site instructions for the charg‐
ing station.
If the vehicle does not recognise an enabled charging station within three
minutes of connecting the charging cable, the charging process is cancelled.
To restart the charging process, the charging cable must be disconnected and
reinserted into the vehicle socket.
The charging cable for the vehicle must be no longer than 30 m owing to the
legal requirements in some countries. This is to prevent the interference of sig‐
nals being received by radio communication devices in the vehicle or in close
proximity to the charging station. Be aware that parts of the charging cable
may be routed underground. If in doubt, ask the charging station operator if
this is the case before charging the high-voltage battery.
The amount of energy dispensed for the charging process, shown by the
charging station, may be higher than the amount of energy actually absorbed
by the high-voltage battery. This is the result of different levels of charging
losses and is described as recharge efficiency. Charging losses occur, for
example, due to heat that builds up when the vehicle is charging or from
running auxiliary consumers. Further information on recharge efficiency can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Maximum permissible charging current for
charging at a mains socket
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries in case of improper handling of the Flexible
Charging System Pro
If you use the Flexible Charging System Pro, this may e.g. result in fires
or an electric shock.
#
Observe the notes in the operating instructions for the Flexible
Charging System Pro. Potential dangers may otherwise remain
undetected.
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NOTE
Overloading the mains socket due to excessive charging current
If the charging current is too high, the fuse could be tripped or the
external mains supply could overheat.
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Ensure that the external power supply is designed for the
charging current provided.
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For safety reasons, only use charging cables that are sup‐
plied with the vehicle on delivery or have been tested by
Mercedes‑Benz.
Mercedes‑Benz thoroughly tests these original charging cables
for their suitability for high-voltage charging of your vehicle.
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Purchase these parts at a Mercedes‑Benz service centre and
obtain advice there.
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Check the maximum charging current using the charging power
shown in the driver display.
The charging cable supplied is set to a country-specific maximum charging
current. When charging abroad, the maximum value may exceed the permitted
value for that country.
If you use the Mercedes-Benz Flexible Charging System Pro, the maximum
charging current can be set for a specific country (see Owner's Manual for the
charging system).
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Before charging at a mains socket, have the maximum permissible charg‐
ing current for the relevant mains socket or the building mechanicals
checked by a qualified electrician.
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When abroad, observe the country-specific laws when charg‐
ing.
If you have questions concerning the charging current or if there is a malfunc‐
tion, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Charging cable
OVERVIEW OF THE CHARGING CABLE OPERATING UNIT
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries in case of improper handling of the Flexible
Charging System Pro
If you use the Flexible Charging System Pro, this may e.g. result in fires
or an electric shock.
#
Observe the notes in the operating instructions for the Flexible
Charging System Pro. Potential dangers may otherwise remain
undetected.
Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the two charging cables described
below for charging at the mains socket. The respective operating unit of the
charging cable displays the current status of the charging process.
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1 Gen5 charging cable
2 Gen4 charging cable
3 Supply voltage indicator
4 Charging process display
5 Temperature monitor display
6 Safety system display
SUPPLY VOLTAGE INDICATOR
3 lights up in white: there is mains voltage
CHARGING PROCESS DISPLAY
4 flashes in green: the high-voltage battery is being charged
TEMPERATURE MONITOR DISPLAY
5 flashes in red: overtemperature at the mains plug – charging process ended
5 LIGHTS UP RED AND
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4
simultaneously flashes green: overtemperature – charging power will
be reduced
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4
does not flash: overtemperature – charging process terminated
If temperature monitor display
5 lights up, it can help to protect the charging
cable from direct sunlight.
SAFETY SYSTEM DISPLAY (GEN4 CHARGING CABLE)
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6
flashes red: charging cable or internal fault – charging process not
possible
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6
lights up red: infrastructure fault – charging process not possible, use
a different mains socket
If the charging cable operating unit detects residual current or a malfunction,
the charging process is interrupted. The charging process is resumed automat‐
ically when the malfunction has been rectified.
SAFETY SYSTEM DISPLAY (GEN5 CHARGING CABLE)
6 flashes red: charging cable or internal fault, charging process not possible,
reset charging cable operating unit
6 LIGHTS UP RED AND
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3
is off: power supply fault, charging process not possible, use a differ‐
ent mains socket
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3
is on: vehicle-side fault, charging process not possible, reset charging
cable operating unit
NOTES ON GEN5 CHARGING CABLE
When all four displays light up, the charging cable operating unit is performing
a self-test.
If safety system 6 displays a charging cable fault or a vehicle-side fault, first
reset the charging cable operating unit. To do this, disconnect the charging
cable from the vehicle and from the mains socket and wait for approximately
five seconds. If the malfunction persists after the charging cable is reconnec‐
ted, charging at the mains socket is not possible. The charging cable must
be replaced or the vehicle plug must be checked at a qualified specialist
workshop, depending on the readout.
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STOWING THE CHARGING CABLE
Always stow the vehicle's charging cable in the charging cable bag supplied
and secure the charging cable bag in the boot or load compartment using
the corresponding retaining strap. Otherwise, the charging cable bag with the
charging cable is not sufficiently secured.
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If possible, store the adapter for charging the high-voltage bat‐
tery together with the charging cable in the charging cable bag to
prevent soiling.
Example: charging cable bag in the boot/load compartment
As delivered, charging cable bag
1 with retaining strap 2 is located in the
boot or load compartment. To secure the charging cable bag, the retaining
strap must be attached to tie-down eye 3. Do not use bag hooks to attach
the retaining strap.
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Feed the loop end of retaining strap 2 through tie-down eye 3 in the
boot or load compartment.
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Feed the end with the snap hook through the loop of retaining strap 2.
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Tighten retaining strap 2 so that the knot around tie-down eye 3 is
tight and secure.
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Hook the snap hook of retaining strap 2 in a tie-down eye of charging
cable bag
1.
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Alternatively you can safely stow the charging cable in the stow‐
age box on the rear-end door without the charging cable bag
(/page214).
Functions of the indicator lamp on the vehicle
socket
The socket flap is centrally locked and unlocked together with the vehicle.
Example: type Combo 2 vehicle socket
The colour and signalling of status display
1 have the following meanings:
LOCKING STATUS
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Lights up white: vehicle socket unlocked; insert or remove charging cable
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Flashes white: malfunction during locking or unlocking
CHARGING STATUS
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Lights up blue (for approx. 90s): charging process completed
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Flashes blue: charging; active energy flow
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Lights up orange (for approx. 90s): charging break
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Flashes orange: connection is being established
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Flashes red (for approx. 90s): malfunction in vehicle; charging not possi‐
ble
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Vehicles with active ambient lighting: when the charging
orchestration is activated, the state of charge is also accentuated
by the ambient lighting (/page236).
Starting the alternating current charging proc‐
ess (mode 2/3)
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injuries in case of improper handling of the Flexible
Charging System Pro
If you use the Flexible Charging System Pro, this may e.g. result in fires
or an electric shock.
#
Observe the notes in the operating instructions for the Flexible
Charging System Pro. Potential dangers may otherwise remain
undetected.
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DANGER
Risk of death when charging at a damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are dam‐
aged, you could receive an electric shock.
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Only use an undamaged charging cable.
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Avoid mechanical damage such as crushing, abrading or driv‐
ing over the cable.
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Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced at a qualified special‐
ist workshop as soon as possible.
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Never connect the charging cable to a damaged vehicle
socket.
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NOTE
Damage due to overheating of the charging cable and charge port
The charging cable and charge port may heat up within the permissible
limit values during the charging process.
THE HEATING OF THE CHARGING CABLE AND CHARGE PORT IS
INFLUENCED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
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The power supply equipment of the mains supply and the charg‐
ing cable are intact.
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The instructions for handling the charging cable and control ele‐
ment on the charging cable have been observed.
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If the charging cable or the charge port become too hot, do
not touch them and have the power supply equipment of the
mains supply checked.
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NOTE
Damage to or soiling of the vehicle socket
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If no charging cable is connected, always keep the socket
cover and the socket flap closed. These protect the vehicle
socket from dirt and damage.
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Before closing the socket flap, ensure that the socket cover is
properly closed. Otherwise damage may occur and it may no
longer be possible to open the socket flap.
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NOTE
Damage to the vehicle socket or the charging cable connector due
to incorrect handling
Do not use excessive force (maximum 300 N) to fully insert the charging
cable connector into the vehicle socket. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle socket, the charging cable connector or their contacts.
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If you feel there is increased resistance, pull the charging
cable connector out of the socket and reinsert it.
Requirements:
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The transmission is in position j.
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The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked and the distance
between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
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The vehicle has not been started. The õ indicator on the driver dis‐
play is off.
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The charging cable is not in tension.
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Depending on the national version, the vehicle is equipped with
one of the following vehicle sockets.
Combo 1 vehicle socket
Combo 2 vehicle socket
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Press the centre of the rear area of socket flap 1.
Socket flap 1 swings open and status display 2 lights up white.
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When the vehicle is started (the õ symbol on the driver dis‐
play lights up), socket flap 1 cannot be opened.
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Only upper connection 3 is required for the charging cable plug.
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For charging at a mains socket, fully insert the mains plug into the mains
socket of the external power source.
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Flexible Charging System Pro: if necessary switch off protective earth
conductor detection and set maximum charging current (see the charg‐
ing system's operating instructions).
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Fully insert the charging cable plug into vehicle socket 3. If the wall‐
box/charging station is not equipped with a connecting cable, fully insert
the plug of the vehicle's charging cable into the wallbox/charging station
socket.
Make sure that the inserted charging cable is not in tension.
If the charging station is enabled, indicator lamp
2 flashes orange, and
blue as soon as the high-voltage battery is being charged.
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If the charging orchestration for the ambient lighting is activated,
the ambient lighting lights up for about 30seconds analogous to
status display
2 (/page236).
When the Sound Experience is switched on, various situations,
such as plugging in the charging cable plug or the start of
the charging process, are accompanied by selected sounds
(/page553).
When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
started or moved.
At the start of the charging process, the charge level display is shown on the
driver display with a charging prediction. The charging prediction is the point
in time at which the high-voltage battery will be fully charged.
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Depending on the temperature, the fan and battery cooling sys‐
tem may audibly switch on during the charging process.
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If the vehicle is non-operational for long periods and connected
to the mains supply, the high-voltage battery will be recharged
automatically as needed or when electrical consumers are acti‐
vated (e.g. pre-entry climate control).
Ending the alternating current charging proc‐
ess (mode 2/3)
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DANGER
Risk of death when charging at a damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are dam‐
aged, you could receive an electric shock.
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Only use an undamaged charging cable.
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Avoid mechanical damage such as crushing, abrading or driv‐
ing over the cable.
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Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced at a qualified special‐
ist workshop as soon as possible.
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Never connect the charging cable to a damaged vehicle
socket.
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NOTE
Damage due to overheating of the charging cable and charge port
The charging cable and charge port may heat up within the permissible
limit values during the charging process.
THE HEATING OF THE CHARGING CABLE AND CHARGE PORT IS
INFLUENCED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
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The power supply equipment of the mains supply and the charg‐
ing cable are intact.
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The instructions for handling the charging cable and control ele‐
ment on the charging cable have been observed.
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If the charging cable or the charge port become too hot, do
not touch them and have the power supply equipment of the
mains supply checked.
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NOTE
Damage to or soiling of the vehicle socket
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If no charging cable is connected, always keep the socket
cover and the socket flap closed. These protect the vehicle
socket from dirt and damage.
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Before closing the socket flap, ensure that the socket cover is
properly closed. Otherwise damage may occur and it may no
longer be possible to open the socket flap.
Requirements:
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The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked and the distance
between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
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Depending on the national version, the vehicle is equipped with
one of the following vehicle sockets.
COMBO 1 VEHICLE SOCKET
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Press charging interruption button 2.
The charging process is ended. Status display 1 lights up white. The
vehicle socket is unlocked.
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Alternatively, it is possible to unlock the vehicle with the vehicle
key in order to end the charging process, but only if charging
interruption button
2 is not functioning. To do so, press the
Ü button once on the vehicle key. When status display
1
lights up white, the vehicle socket is unlocked for approx. 30sec‐
onds.
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Press and hold button 3 on the charging cable plug and remove the
charging cable plug from the vehicle socket.
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If you cannot remove the charging cable plug, repeat the unlock‐
ing procedure. If the charging cable plug is still locked, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Close the socket flap.
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Remove the charging cable plug from the mains socket, or from the
socket on the wallbox/charging station, and stow the vehicle's charging
cable safely in the vehicle (/page296).
COMBO 2 VEHICLE SOCKET
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Press charging interruption button 2.
The charging process is ended. Status display 1 lights up white. The
vehicle socket is unlocked.
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Alternatively, it is possible to unlock the vehicle with the vehicle
key in order to end the charging process, but only if charging
interruption button
2 is not functioning. To do so, press the
Ü button once on the vehicle key. When status display
1
lights up white, the vehicle socket is unlocked for approx. 30sec‐
onds.
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Remove charging cable plug 3 from the vehicle socket.
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If you cannot remove the charging cable plug, repeat the unlock‐
ing procedure. If the charging cable plug is still locked, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
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Status display 1 remains lit for some time after the charging
cable plug has been removed and then goes out.
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Close the socket flap.
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Remove the charging cable plug from the mains socket, or from the
socket on the wallbox/charging station, and stow the vehicle's charging
cable safely in the vehicle (/page296).
Starting the DC charging process (mode 4)
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DANGER
Risk of death when charging at a damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are dam‐
aged, you could receive an electric shock.
#
Only use an undamaged charging cable.
#
Avoid mechanical damage such as crushing, abrading or driv‐
ing over the cable.
#
Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced at a qualified special‐
ist workshop as soon as possible.
#
Never connect the charging cable to a damaged vehicle
socket.
*
NOTE
Damage due to overheating of the charging cable and charge port
The charging cable and charge port may heat up within the permissible
limit values during the charging process.
THE HEATING OF THE CHARGING CABLE AND CHARGE PORT IS
INFLUENCED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
R
The power supply equipment of the mains supply and the charg‐
ing cable are intact.
R
The instructions for handling the charging cable and control ele‐
ment on the charging cable have been observed.
#
If the charging cable or the charge port become too hot, do
not touch them and have the power supply equipment of the
mains supply checked.
*
NOTE
Damage to or soiling of the vehicle socket
#
If no charging cable is connected, always keep the socket
cover and the socket flap closed. These protect the vehicle
socket from dirt and damage.
#
Before closing the socket flap, ensure that the socket cover is
properly closed. Otherwise damage may occur and it may no
longer be possible to open the socket flap.
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NOTE
Damage to the vehicle socket or the charging cable connector due
to incorrect handling
Do not use excessive force (maximum 300 N) to fully insert the charging
cable connector into the vehicle socket. You may otherwise damage the
vehicle socket, the charging cable connector or their contacts.
#
If you feel there is increased resistance, pull the charging
cable connector out of the socket and reinsert it.
Requirements:
R
The transmission is in position j.
R
The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked and the distance
between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
R
The vehicle has not been started. The õ icon on the driver display is
off.
R
The charging cable is not in tension.
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Depending on the national version, the vehicle is equipped with
one of the following vehicle sockets.
Combo 1 vehicle socket
Combo 2 vehicle socket
#
Press on the centre rear of socket flap 1.
Socket flap 1 swings open and status display 2 lights up white.
%
When the vehicle is started (the õ symbol on the driver dis‐
play lights up), socket flap 1 cannot be opened.
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Remove socket cover 4 from the lower connection of vehicle socket 3.
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For the CCS charging cable plug, both connections of vehicle
socket
3 are required.
#
Fully insert the charging cable plug into vehicle socket 3.
Make sure that the inserted charging cable is not in tension.
If the charging station is enabled, indicator lamp
2 flashes orange, and
blue as soon as the high-voltage battery is being charged.
The charging station must be enabled within three minutes after insert‐
ing the charging cable plug. If the vehicle does not recognise an enabled
charging station, the charging process is cancelled. To restart the charg‐
ing process, the charging cable must be disconnected and reinserted
into vehicle socket
3.
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If the charging orchestration for the ambient lighting is activated,
the ambient lighting lights up for about 30seconds analogous to
status display
2 (/page236).
When the Sound Experience is switched on, various situations,
such as plugging in the charging cable plug or the start of
the charging process, are accompanied by selected sounds
(/page553).
When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be
started or moved.
At the start of the charging process, the charge level display is shown on the
driver display with a charging prediction. The charging prediction is the point
in time at which the high-voltage battery will be fully charged.
%
Depending on the temperature, the fan and battery cooling sys‐
tem may audibly switch on during the charging process.
Ending the DC charging process (mode 4)
&
DANGER
Risk of death when charging at a damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are dam‐
aged, you could receive an electric shock.
#
Only use an undamaged charging cable.
#
Avoid mechanical damage such as crushing, abrading or driv‐
ing over the cable.
#
Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced at a qualified special‐
ist workshop as soon as possible.
#
Never connect the charging cable to a damaged vehicle
socket.
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NOTE
Damage due to overheating of the charging cable and charge port
The charging cable and charge port may heat up within the permissible
limit values during the charging process.
THE HEATING OF THE CHARGING CABLE AND CHARGE PORT IS
INFLUENCED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:
R
The power supply equipment of the mains supply and the charg‐
ing cable are intact.
R
The instructions for handling the charging cable and control ele‐
ment on the charging cable have been observed.
#
If the charging cable or the charge port become too hot, do
not touch them and have the power supply equipment of the
mains supply checked.
*
NOTE
Damage to or soiling of the vehicle socket
#
If no charging cable is connected, always keep the socket
cover and the socket flap closed. These protect the vehicle
socket from dirt and damage.
#
Before closing the socket flap, ensure that the socket cover is
properly closed. Otherwise damage may occur and it may no
longer be possible to open the socket flap.
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked and the distance
between the key and the vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
%
Depending on the national version, the vehicle is equipped with
one of the following vehicle sockets.
COMBO 1 VEHICLE SOCKET
#
Press charging interruption button 2.
The charging process is ended. Status display 1 lights up white. The
vehicle socket is unlocked.
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Alternatively, it is possible to unlock the vehicle with the vehicle
key in order to end the charging process, but only if charging
interruption button
2 is not functioning. To do so, press the
Ü button once on the vehicle key. When status display
1
lights up white, the vehicle socket is unlocked for approx. 30sec‐
onds.
#
Press and hold button 3 on the charging cable plug and remove the
charging cable plug from the vehicle socket.
%
If you cannot remove the charging cable plug, unlock the vehicle
and repeat the unlocking procedure. If the charging cable plug is
still locked, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
%
Status display 1 remains lit for some time after the charging
cable plug has been removed and then goes out.
#
Place socket cover 4 on the lower connection of the vehicle socket.
#
Close the socket flap.
COMBO 2 VEHICLE SOCKET
#
Press charging interruption button 2.
The charging process is ended. Status display 1 lights up white. The
vehicle socket is unlocked.
%
Alternatively, it is possible to unlock the vehicle with the vehicle
key in order to end the charging process, but only if charging
interruption button
2 is not functioning. To do so, press the
Ü button once on the vehicle key. When status display
1
lights up white, the vehicle socket is unlocked for approx. 30sec‐
onds.
#
Remove charging cable plug 3 from the vehicle socket.
%
If you cannot remove the charging cable plug, unlock the vehicle
and repeat the unlocking procedure. If the charging cable plug is
still locked, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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%
Status display 1 remains lit for some time after the charging
cable plug has been removed and then goes out.
#
Place socket cover 4 on the lower connection of the vehicle socket.
#
Close the socket flap.
Function of the charge level display on the
driver display
%
The data in the illustration is shown as an example.
Example
1 Remaining range at current state of charge
2 Current state of charge of the high-voltage battery
3 Maximum state of charge (as per the setting)
4 Expected end of charge cycle or remaining time until fully charged (up to
the selected maximum state of charge)
5 State of charge recommended by the range monitor to reach the next
destination
6 Dynamic charge level display
7 Current charging capacity
%
Indicated remaining range 1 may vary due to various factors,
e.g. driving style or topography.
The driver display shows the charge level display for around twominutes when
the charging cable is connected. As long as the charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, the charge level display is also displayed briefly after unlocking or
locking the vehicle or after opening a door.
The value of current charging capacity
7 can differ from the display on the
charging station. At a charging capacity of 10kW or higher, the value in the
charge level display is rounded off and shown without a decimal place.
The value in
4 varies depending on the charging process setting. It displays
the charging prediction, e.g. the time at which the selected state of charge will
be reached or the state of charge at the pre-selected departure time.
Configuring the charging settings
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
EQ
5
Charging
SETTING THE CHARGING PROGRAM
#
Select Home, Work or Standard.
You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:
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UNLOCKING THE CHARGING CABLE (MODE 3 OR 4)
%
When the function is active, the charging cable is unlocked when
the maximum state of charge is reached.
#
Select Home or Work.
#
Activate or deactivate Unlock charging cable.
ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING LOCATION-BASED CHARGING
#
Select Charging program, home or Charging program, work.
#
Activate or deactivate Select based on location.
When the function is activated, the vehicle's current position is saved as one
of the selected options. The charging programme is automatically switched
when arriving at the address again.
SETTING THE DEPARTURE TIME
The set departure times are used for the vehicle's pre-entry climate control
and for predictions regarding the approximate state of charge and range at the
time selected.
DC charging: the charging process always starts without delay.
#
Select Departure time.
THE FOLLOWING CHARGING TIMES CAN BE SELECTED:
R
Individual charging times
R
a Week profile
SETTING AN INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURE TIME
#
Select Add new time and set a new departure time.
or
#
Select ´ and adjust an existing departure time.
SETTING REPEAT DAYS
#
Select Add new time and set a new departure time.
#
Mark the relevant weekdays for which the departure time will apply and
confirm with a.
or
#
Select ´ and edit existing repeat days.
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