Connecting - SMART Fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual

High-voltage battery
98
in the scope of delivery. The charging
cable must be used for connection to an AC
power socket only.
Charging the high-voltage battery
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Open charge socket flap :.
X
Remove cover ; from the charge socket.
X
Insert plug A of the charging cable into
charge socket = to the stop.
X
Insert the charging cable into the
stationary connection, i.e. a private
wallbox or an AC power socket.
The high-voltage battery is being
charged.
The charge level and energy status
gauges are illuminated.
i
The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The è indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on and the charging
cable is connected.
i
The drive system and battery cooling
systems may switch on audibly during the
charging process, depending on the
temperature.
Removing the charging cable
The battery is charged completely when the
indicator in the charge level gauge is at
Y
100% ( page 81).
! Make sure the charging cable has been
disconnected before driving off. The
vehicle or charging cable may otherwise
be damaged.
X
Disconnect the charging cable from the
stationary connection.
The illumination on the charge level and
energy status gauges goes out.
X
Press release button ? on cable
plug A and disconnect it from charge
socket =.
X
Slip cover ; on charge socket =.
X
Close charge socket flap :.
Charging at a public charging station
The payment procedure and charging
processes may differ between public
charging stations, depending on the
provider. Please make yourself familiar
with the proper procedures of the public
charging station at which you are
intending to charge your vehicle.
Connecting the charging cable
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Open the charge socket flap.