- smart fortwo
- EQ fortwo
- 04/2021
Function of the vehicle socket
Vehicle socket overview
DANGER Risk of death when charging at a damaged socket
The charging process uses high voltage.
If the charging cable, the vehicle socket or the mains socket are damaged, you could receive an electric shock.
Only use an undamaged charging cable.
Avoid mechanical damage such as crushing, abrading or driving over the cable.
Have a damaged vehicle socket replaced at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Never connect the charging cable to a damaged vehicle socket.
Indicator lamps | Meaning |
|---|---|
Flashes green slowly | The high-voltage battery is charging. |
Lights up green | The high-voltage battery is fully charged. |
Flashes orange slowly | The vehicle is waiting for charging to start. |
Lights up orange | Charging is paused. |
Flashes red quickly | A malfunction has occurred during charging. |
Information on charging stations
Charging stations without communications capabilities
Before beginning the charging process at a charging station without communication capabilities, you must first activate the station, e.g. using an RFID card. Observe the notes provided by the charging station operator.
Charging stations with communication capabilities (Plug&Charge)
The "Plug&Charge" function is not available in all countries.
A suitable electricity contract is required in order to use "Plug&Charge". To arrange this, contact the charging station operator.
If the vehicle is connected to a charging station with communication capabilities, information and technical parameters are exchanged so that the charging process can be started without additional activation. This function is called "Plug&Charge".
Due to the data transfer, it may take up to 30 seconds after the charging cable is connected before the charging process begins.
International Standard ISO 15118 is used for the communication between the vehicle and the intelligent charging station.