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Setting the maximum charge current G WARNING If the charge current draw via a mains socket is too high during the charging process, the external electrical system may overheat. There is a risk of fire. the maximum permissible charge current locally. Consult a qualified expert to do so where necessary. ! An excessive charge current can blow a fuse or lead to overheating of the external power supply. Check whether the external power supply is compatible with the set charge cur- rent. If necessary, lower the set charge cur- rent or use another power socket. Before starting the charging process at a power socket, check the maximum permissible charge current for the relevant power socket or the building. You can set the maximum permissible charge current: R on the controls of the charging cable R in the on-board computer menu ( Y page 272). The lower value of the two charge current set- tings – on the charge cable controls and in the on-board computer – determines the maximum charge current. If you cannot set the precise maximum permitted charge current, select the next lowest available value. Only set the maximum permitted charge current in the on-board computer menu if: R it is not possible to set the charge current on the charging cable R the precise maximum permitted charge cur- rent can only be set via the on-board com- puter How to set the maximum permissible charge current on the charging cable, is described as follows. X To adjust the setting: press button ? repeatedly until the desired setting is selec- ted in display =. R Two LEDs are flashing: minimum setting R All LEDs are flashing: maximum setting If, after the charging process, the charging cable is: R left connected to the power socket, the cur- rently selected values will be used for the next charging process. R removed from the power socket, the values will be reset to the minimum setting for the next charging process. You may then need to reset the values of the maximum charge cur- rent. i If the vehicle requires more time than usual when charging, check the maximum charge current settings using the controls on the charging cable or in the on-board computer's menu. Indicator lamp on the vehicle socket When the indicator lamp on the vehicle socket lights up, this means the following: Indicator lamp orange The connection between the vehicle and the current source is being established before charging begins. Flashes green The high-voltage battery is being charged. Flashes red A malfunction has occurred while charging. The indicator lamp goes out after approximately 90 seconds. Lights up orange A charging break for the high- voltage battery is taking place. The indicator lamp goes out after approximately 90 seconds. Lights up green The high-voltage battery is fully charged. The indicator lamp goes out after approximately 90 seconds. i If the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock the vehicle. The indicator lamp then displays the current status of the charging process again. 184 Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) Dr iving and parking |