Charging Status - Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owner's Manual

MOBILITY
Charging cable is manually unlocked.
3. Removing the charging cable, refer to
page 221.
Charging process
Safety information
WARNING
Improper use of the power mains con‐
nection can lead to damage, for instance cable
fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Use the charging cable only for
charging the vehicle, and do not extend it using
cables or adapters.◀
WARNING
If the charge current strength is adjusted
incorrectly, the power mains of the household
socket can be overloaded and overheat. There
is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge current
strength to the power mains prior to charging
on household sockets. With unknown power
networks, set on the lowest
Starting the charging process
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake, if needed.
2. Planning the charging process, refer to
page 223.
3. Switch off drive-ready state.
4. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
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Charging the vehicle
level.◀
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5. Open charging socket flap.
6. Connect charging cable to the vehicle, refer
to page 220.
7. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
At high temperatures, the high-voltage battery
is initially cooled. There may be a delay before
charging starts. If the high-voltage battery is
discharged, cooling of the high-voltage battery
may not be possible. The charging process can‐
not be started.
The charging process may take longer under
extremely low or high temperatures.
Display of the charging status
Indicator light at the charging socket
An indicator light is located on the charging
socket.

Charging status

Light Charging status
White Charging cable can be con‐
nected or removed.
Flashes or‐ Charging process is being pre‐
ange pared.
Yellow The charging process starts at
the set time.
Flashes yel‐ Charging process is active.
low