198 High-voltage system ›
Charging of high-voltage battery
If the ignition does not necessarily need to be switched on,
switch it off before charging begins. Leaving the ignition switch-
ed on can extend the charging time.
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Fully unwind the charging station cable.
Or:
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Fully unwind the charging cable and connect it to the charger
socket or to a standard mains socket/industrial socket.
Connect the charging cable
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Unlock the vehicle. The battery flap is unlocked.
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Press on the battery flap to open
it.
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To charge using direct current DC,
remove the protective cap of the
charging socket (DC).
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Insert the charging plug for the
charging cable into the charging
socket.
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Check whether the charging plug
is straight and fully inserted in the
charging socket.
The charging plug remains auto-
matically locked in the charging
socket.
Start the charging process
Charging starts automatically after connecting the charging ca-
ble.
Or:
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If necessary, start off the charging process at the charging sta-
tion.
Charging indicator
The charging indicator on the charging socket pulsates green.
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The remaining charge time is shown on the instrument cluster
▶
display and it flashes. .
Charging with alternating current (AC)
Interrupt the charging process
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Tap the functional surface for immediate termination of the
charging process in the menu for the charging process setting
in the infotainment
» page
202.
The charging process is interrupted. The charging plug remains
locked in the charging socket.