User Manual - Page 202

For 2019 i8 Coupe.

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Pull the knob, arrow 2.
Charging cable is manually unlocked.
3. Removing the charging cable, refer to
page 201.
Have the locking system of the charging socket
checked at the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop after
manual unlocking of the charging cable.
Charging process
Safety information
WARNING
Improper use of the power mains connection
can lead to damage, for instance cable fire.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Use the charging cable only for charg‐
ing the vehicle, and do not extend it using ca‐
bles or adapters.
WARNING
If the charge current strength is adjusted incor‐
rectly, the power mains of the household
socket can be overloaded and overheat. There
is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge current
strength to the power mains prior to charging
on household sockets. With unknown power
networks, set on the lowest level.
Starting the charging process
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake, if needed.
2. Planning the charging process, refer to
page 203.
3. Switch off drive-ready state.
4. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
5. Open charging socket flap.
6. Connect charging cable to the vehicle, refer
to page 201.
7. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
At high temperatures, the high-voltage battery is
initially cooled. There may be a delay before
charging starts. If the high-voltage battery is dis‐
charged, cooling of the high-voltage battery may
not be possible. The charging process cannot be
started.
If the Level 1 charging cable is exposed to high
temperatures and direct sunlight, this may inter‐
rupt the charging process. Charging resumes au‐
tomatically.
The charging process may take longer under ex‐
tremely low or high temperatures.
Display of the charging status
Indicator light on the charging socket
An indicator light is located on the charging
socket.
Seite 202
MOBILITY
Charging the vehicle
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