BMW iX Owner's Manual page 307

4. Close the charging power socket cover until
it clicks into place.
5. Press the charging socket cover closed until
it engages.
6. Attach cover of the charging cable connec-
tor, if needed.
7. Remove the mode 2 charging cable from
the domestic socket outlet or the fast
charging cable (mode 3) from the socket on
the AC charging station as needed.
8. Stow the charging cable as required.
At a charging station, insert the perma-
nently installed charging cable in the place
provided for it.
Unlocking the charging cable
Principle
AC charging cable: the charging cable is un-
locked when the vehicle is unlocked.
DC charging cable: the charging cable is un-
locked via iDrive or by ending the charging
process at the charging station.
Unlocking charging cable via iDrive
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Charging"
4. "Unlock charging cable"
5. "Unlock charging cable now"
6. "Stop and unlock charging cable"
Additional settings for unlocking
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Charging"
4. "Unlock charging cable"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Unlock AC charging cable at end of
charging": The AC charging cables un-
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Charging the vehicle
lock automatically as soon as the charg-
ing process is finished.
▷ "Unlock charging socket flap
permanently": the charging socket cover
can be kept unlocked so that the charg-
ing socket cover can be opened even
when the vehicle is locked.
Charging process
Principle
The charging process can be adapted to con-
straints, such as the cost of electricity, availa-
ble current sources, or a low ambient tempera-
ture. The vehicle controls the charging process
in such a way that the charging process is
completed if possible at the departure time. A
departure time must be set for this purpose.
General information
High or low outside temperatures can cause
longer charging times.
When charging the vehicle, a charge target can
be set, thereby shortening the charging dura-
tion.
If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to
high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may
interrupt the charging process. Charging will
resume automatically.
A charging procedure is canceled or not
started due to the installation of a Remote
Software Upgrade. The charging procedure
may not continue automatically after the suc-
cessful installation.
Safety information
NOTICE
The charging socket cover and charging
socket outlet cover may be damaged by
strain. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not strain the charging socket cover and
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