►Audi A3  ►Setting off  ►e-tron  ◀Charging the vehicle with the Audi e-tron charging system
Radiator grille: Vehicle charging connection and buttons
Fig. 1 Radiator grille: Vehicle charging connection and buttons
Driver's door: Central locking switch
Fig. 2 Driver's door: Central locking switch
Applies to vehicles: with plug-in hybrid drive
Once the charging or air conditioning cycle has finished, the vehicle switches to sleep mode. In this mode, none of the displays on the operating unit is visible.
The vehicle charging connector is locked during and after charging. The connector has to be released in order to disconnect it.
Deactivating sleep mode
Unlock the vehicle. Or:
Open the driver's door. Or:
Press button -3- Fig. 1.
Releasing the vehicle charging connector when the vehicle is locked
Unlock the vehicle. The connector is released for 30 seconds.
Unplug the connector.
If the connector is not disconnected within 30 seconds, it will automatically be locked again.
Releasing the vehicle charging connector when the vehicle is unlocked
If necessary, deactivate sleep mode.
Press the button on which the LED is lit (-1- or -3- Fig. 1). Or:
Press the button in the driver's door Fig. 2.
The connector is released for 30 seconds.
Unplug the connector.
If the connector is not disconnected within 30 seconds, it will automatically be locked again.
Closing the charging unit
Refit the cap on the charging connection Fig. 3.
Slide the cover carefully back into its original position.
Turn the catch to the horizontal position Fig. 4.
Caution!
No warning is given if the charging unit is open or not locked. Before you start a journey, please check that the charging flap is properly closed.
  • The cover and the electronic components behind it can be damaged if you drive with the charging unit open.

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