BMW i3 owners manual page 178

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Seite 162 Mobility Charging vehicle sonal injury, e.g., from burning cables. Informa‐ble to charge at DC charging stations. Charg‐ tion about the approved charging cables caning is performed with direct current at be obtained from the service center.◀ designated DC charging stations. At the higher lidacity current connection of a DC charger Use the charging cable only for charging station the charging time is significantly lower the vehicle, and do not extend it than with a household socket or a level 2 Use the charging cable only for charging thecharging station. vehicle and do not extend it with cables or During charging at a DC charging station, an adapters. Otherwise, it may not be possible to indication in the instrument cluster, refer to complete the charging process or property page 166, is displayed. damage might occur, e.g., due to a cable fire.◀ Storage Do not use any damaged charging cables The Level 1 charging cable is located in the ca‐ Do not use any damaged charging ca‐ ble compartment under the hood. bles. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury from The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in high voltage.◀ the same place. Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use Level 1 charging cable cable compartment, e.g. in a car wash. With the Level 1 charging cable, it is permissi‐ If required, store the charging cable with the ble to perform charging from grounded house‐ installed plug cover to prevent moisture in the hold sockets. At the power connection of a charging cable plug. household socket, charging is done with alter‐ nating current. When a Level 1 charging cable is used, this may produce efficiency values other than indi‐ cated on the energy label. Level 2 charging cable The Level 2 charging cable makes it possible to recharge at sockets of designated Level 2 charging stations using a special plug. Charging is performed with alternating current at designated Level 2 charging stations. The charging process can be completed faster than at household sockets. If necessary, the charging cable is attached to the charging station. If a Level 2 charging cable is used, apply the corresponding setting on the Control Display, refer to page 166. DC charging cable The DC charging cable that is permanently in‐ stalled at the charging station makes is possi‐ 162 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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