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256 Driving and parking
Avoid mechanical damage such as crush-
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ing, abrading or driving over the cable.
Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced
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at a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
Never connect the charging cable to a
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damaged vehicle socket.
* NOTE Damage due to overheating of
charging cable and charge port
During the charging process, the charging
cable and charge port can heat up within the
permissible limits.
The permissible limit values are influenced by
the following factors:
the power supply system and the charging
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cable are not damaged
the instructions for handling the charging
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cable and the control element on the
charging cable have been observed
If the charging cable or charge port
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becomes too hot, have the power supply
system checked.
* NOTE Damaged or dirty vehicle socket
when the socket flap is open
Always keep the socket cover and the
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socket flap closed when there is no
charging cable connected. This protects
the vehicle socket from dirt and damage.
Make sure that the socket cover is
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closed properly before closing the socket
flap. This can otherwise result in damage
which may prevent the socket flap from
being opened again.
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle socket or the
charging cable connector due to incorrect
handling
Do not use excessive force (maximum 300 N)
to fully insert the charging cable connector
into the vehicle socket. You may otherwise
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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.
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The vehicle is unlocked or the vehicle is locked
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and the distance between the key and the
vehicle does not exceed 1 m.
The vehicle has not been started.
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The charging cable is not taut.
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Depending on the national version, the vehicle
is equipped with one of the following vehicle
sockets.
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