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Warning
Damaged charging cables can become hot
or cause electric shock. There is a risk of
fire or an injury hazard. Use undamaged
charging cables only.
Mode 2 charging cable
Depending on the country version, the ve-
hicle scope of delivery includes a Mode 2
charging cable.
Mode 2 charging cables can be used to
charge the vehicle from grounded domestic
socket outlets. Charging at domestic socket
outlet electrical connections is performed
with alternating current.
When a Mode 2 charging cable is used,
the efficiency values may differ from those
stated on the energy label.
The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred
to as standard charging cable.
Flexible Fast Charger
The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode
2 charging cable.
The interchangeable mains plugs of the
Flexible Fast Charger allow you to charge
flexibly using domestic socket outlets or in-
dustrial sockets with protective conductors.
Mode 3 charging cable
Depending on the country version, the ve-
hicle scope of delivery includes a Mode 3
charging cable.
The Mode 3 charging cable makes it pos-
sible to quickly recharge at sockets of des-
ignated AC charging stations using a spe-
cial connector. Charging is performed with
alternating current at designated AC charg-
ing stations. The charging process can be
completed faster than at domestic socket
outlets.
Charging the vehicle
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Depending on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version, a maximum charge
current level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.
The charging cable may be permanently in-
stalled at the charging station.
The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred
to as AC quick charging cable.
DC charging cable
The DC charging cable that is permanently
installed at the charging station makes is
possible to charge at DC charging stations.
Charging is performed with direct current
at designated DC charging stations. At the
higher dimensioned electrical connection of
a DC charging station, the charging time
is normally substantially shorter compared
to a domestic socket outlet or AC charging
station.
During charging at a DC charging station,
an indication in the instrument cluster, re-
fer to page 236, is displayed.
Charge the vehicle only with a DC charging
cable with a length less than 98 ft/30 m.
The DC charging cable is also referred to as
Mode 4 charging cable.
Storage
For the delivery, the charging cable is
stowed in the luggage compartment, for in-
stance under the cargo floor panel or in a
bag.
Stow charging cable after use in the same
place again.
If required, store the charging cable with
the installed connector cover to prevent
moisture in the charging cable plug.
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