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damage the vehicle socket, the charging cable
connector or their contacts.
If you feel there is increased resistance,
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pull the charging cable connector out of
the socket and reinsert it.
Requirements
The transmission is in position j.
R
The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked
R
and the distance between the key and the
vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
The charging cable is not taut.
R
Depending on the charging version, your vehicle is
equipped with one of the following vehicle sock-
ets:
Type 2 for charging with alternating current
R
(mode 2/3)
Type Combo 2 for charging with alternating
R
current (mode 2/3) and charging with direct
current (mode 4)
Combo 2 vehicle socket (example)
Press the centre on the rear area of the
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socket flap
1
and swivel the socket flap to
the front.
The indicator lamp
2
% and status dis-
play
3
light up white.
Press catch
7
to the left and fold open
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socket cover 5.
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On vehicles with a Combo vehicle socket, only
the connection
8
is required for the charg-
ing cable connector. Only open the upper part
of the socket cap 5.
For charging at a mains socket insert the
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mains plug into the mains socket of the exter-
nal power source to the stop.
Flexible Charging System Pro: if necessary,
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switch off protective earth detection and set
maximum charge current (see operating
instructions of the charging system).
Fully insert the charging cable connector into
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vehicle socket 8. If the wallbox/charging
station is not equipped with a charging cable,
fully insert the plug of the vehicle's charging
cable into the wallbox/charging station
socket.
Make sure that the charging cable is not taut
when inserted.
The indicator lamp
4
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play
3
flash orange and, as soon as the high-
voltage battery is charged, green.
When the charging cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, the vehicle cannot be started or moved.