Charging Process - SMART EQ forfour 2018 Owner's Manual

Problem
Monochrome display:
i or j flash alter-
nately in the middle of
the display.
To
Colour display:
start engine:
shift to P or N
appears.
Monochrome display:
j or h/k, i flash
alternately.
A warning tone
sounds.
Risk
Colour display:
of vehicle rolling
away Transmission
not in P
appears.
A warning tone
sounds.
¯ or ° warning
lamp flashes for a few
seconds after starting
the engine.
Next
Colour display:
service due in ... km
Service due ...
or
days ago
appears.

Charging process

Problem
The charge socket flap
cannot be opened.
The charging cable
cannot be plugged
into the vehicle
socket.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
An attempt was made to start the engine with the transmission
in position h or k.
X
Shift to j or i to start.
The driver's door is open and the selector lever is in position
k, i or h.
G
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Shift to position j.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Close the driver's door completely.
A service due date is approaching or has already passed:
¯ indicates a minor service.
R
° indicates a full service.
R
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
X
Press the # button on the key.
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Open a door with the emergency release.
The vehicle socket is locked.
X
Make sure that the selector lever is in position j.
Charging process
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