Dacia Spring
Schematic diagram
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- Specific wall socket or recharging terminal
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- Charging cord
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- Electric charging connection
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If you have any questions regarding the equipment needed for charging, please ask an authorised dealer.
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Important recommendations for charging your vehicle
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury or electric shocks which could result in death.
Charging
Do not do anything to the vehicle during charging (washing, working in the engine compartment etc.).
In the event of the presence of water, signs of corrosion or foreign bodies in the charging cord connector or in the vehicle charging socket, do not charge the vehicle. Fire hazard.
Do not attempt to touch the cord contacts, the domestic socket or the vehicle charging socket, or introduce objects into them.
Never plug the charging cord into an adapter, multiple socket or extension lead.
The use of generators is prohibited.
Do not remove or change the vehicle charging socket or the charging cord. Fire hazard.
Do not modify or perform any action on the installation during charging.
In the event of an impact, even slight, against the charging flap or the electric charging connection with charging cord plugged, have them checked by an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
Take care of the cord : do not tread on it, immerse it in water or pull on it or let anything knock against it.
Check regularly that the charging cord is in good condition.
In the event of damage to the charging cord (corrosion, browning, cuts, etc.), to the unit or to the vehicle’s electrical charging socket, do not use them. Please see an authorised dealer to replace them.
In the event of non-activation of the charging flap locking mechanism and/or unlocking of the vehicle’s electric charging socket, please contact an approved dealer.
Charging cord A
This cord is specific to your vehicle and designed for connecting to wall sockets or public terminals to enable standard charging of the traction battery.
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We recommend that you use a charging cord that enables a standard charge to charge the traction battery.
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Each charging cord is stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.
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Before cleaning the charging lead, make sure the lead is disconnected.
Clean the cable using a cloth slightly dampened with water.
When cleaning, make sure that the cloth does not come into contact with the ends of the cable (connectors, charging pins) to avoid any risk of corrosion.
Charging cord B
This cord allows charging on a domestic socket (8A/10A charge).
Sockets must be fitted as stated in the instruction supplied with the charging cord B.
Always read the charging cord instructions carefully before using it B.
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Never leave the socket hanging by the cord. Use the hooks C to attach it
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If a charging cord malfunctions during the charging process (red warning light on the unit D), stop charging immediately. Please refer to the cord instructions.
Important recommendations
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Important recommendations for charging your vehicle
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury or electric shocks which could result in death.
Choice of charging cord
The standard charging cords supplied with the vehicle have been designed specifically for this vehicle. It is designed to protect you against the risks of electric shock that can lead to death or fire.
Do not use with the charging cord of previous vehicles as they are not adapted.
For safety reasons, the use of a charging cord not recommended by the manufacturer is strictly forbidden. Failure to follow this instruction can lead to risks of fire or electric shock that can prove fatal. For information on a charging cord suited to your vehicle, please consult an authorised dealer.
Using the charging cord B
Please read the instructions that come with the charging cord carefully to learn about precautions you must take when using the product and the technical specifications required when fitting the socket.
Installation
Wall socket
Have a special wall socket installed by a qualified professional.
In the case of domestic charging
Have a qualified professional check that each socket to which you will connect the charging cable complies with the standards and regulations in force in your country and that it complies with the specifications described in the information on « Power supply systems ».
Power supply systems
Only use charging terminals which conform to the IEC 61851-1 standard and connecting points protected by :
- a Type A 30 mA residual current device specific to the socket used;
- an overcurrent protection device;
- protection against overvoltage relating to lightning in exposed areas (IEC 62305-4);
- an earth connection that complies with the standards in the relevant country.
Charging types that conform to European standards
Alternating current (AC)
If the information is displayed on the vehicle charging flap, follow the instructions below.
Before plugging in a charging cord, check that:
- the colour and one of the letters of the inlet socket 1 correspond to the colour and one of the letters on the end 4 of the cord;
- the colour and one of the letters of the inlet socket 3 correspond to the colour and one of the letters on the end 5 of the cord.
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Charging type | Alternating current (AC) | ||||
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Connection | Charging terminal 1/Charging cord 4 | Vehicle 3/Charging cord5 | |||
Charging types that conform to European standards (for all other cases, please consult an approved dealer). |
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Charging types that conform to European standards
Direct current (DC)
If the information is displayed on the vehicle charging flap, follow the instructions below.
Before plugging in a charging cord, make sure that the colour and one of the letters of the inlet socket 3 correspond to the colour and one of the letters on the end 5 of the charging cord.
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Charging type | Direct current (DC) | ||||
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Connection | Vehicle 3/Charging cord 5 | ||||
Charging types that conform to European standards (for all other cases, please consult an approved dealer). |
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Electric Charging connection 3
The vehicle is equipped with two charging connections located at the front of the vehicle :
- E socket for charging up to 7 kW in alternating current (AC) ;
- F socket depending on the vehicle, for rapid charging in direct current (DC).
Note: If in a snowy environment, remove snow from the vehicle charging area before plugging in or disconnecting. Snow in the socket may block the insertion of the charging cord plug.
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Depending on the vehicle, E and F sockets are protected by plugs. Before connecting a charging cord :
- on E socket, make sure that the plug on F socket is in place ;
- on F socket, remove the plug from E socket.
Label G
To ensure proper battery charge status management and accurate dashboard display of remaining range: charge your vehicle to 100% at least once a month or every 1,000 km.
Precaution:
- You do not have to wait until the traction battery hits the reserve level in order to recharge it.
- Charging times vary depending on the type of specific wall unit socket or public terminal you connect to.
- Charging can be performed in the rain or snow.
- Activating the air-conditioning increases the charge time required.
- The energy level available depends on the battery temperature. it may therefore vary between stopping and restarting the vehicle if the battery is cold or warm.
- If the vehicle is parked for more than three months with near zero charge, it may become impossible to charge the battery.
Under extreme weather conditions
- In high temperatures, try to park and recharge the vehicle in a shaded/covered location;
- In cold weather, the charging time might be overestimated at the beginning of the charge.
- Avoid charging and parking your vehicle in extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
- Under extreme conditions, charging may take several minutes before starting (time required for the traction battery to cool down or warm up).
- It is preferable to recharge the vehicle after driving if the charge level is low (<25%) and in negative temperatures.
- When the vehicle is parked for more than seven days in temperature below approximately -25°C, charging the traction battery can become impossible.
Recommendations
- To preserve the lifespan of your traction battery:
- for daily trips, prefer charging up to a maximum of 80%;
- Avoid parking your vehicle for more than one month with a high state of charge (above approximately 50%), especially during periods of high temperatures.
- Favour charging the traction battery after driving and/or in mild temperatures. Otherwise, charging may take a longer period of time or even become impossible.
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In the absence of any protection against over voltage, you are recommended not to charge the vehicle in stormy weather (lightning, etc.).
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Do not use an extension cord, multiple socket or adapter.
Fire hazard.
Recharging the traction battery
Vehicle stationary, opening element unlocked, ignition off:
- take the charging cord located in the boot of your vehicle;
- pull the 6 button to unlock the charging flap 7. If the charging flap 7 not opening after pull the 6 button due to icing, recommending to hit the flap on the mentioned zone/direction by the hand to remove ice and try again;
- remove cap 8. Plug in the end of the cord to the power supply;
- grab the handle 9;
- plug in the vehicle cord.
- check that the charging cord is properly plugged in. Before the charging starts, the plug lock will be active;
- the charging cord is automatically locked with the vehicle. This will make it impossible to unplug the cord from your vehicle.
Note: do not pull on the handle 9 during the locking of the charging cord to the vehicle.
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Make sure that the hand brake is applied always whenever the vehicle is in charging condition.
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If rapid charging (DC) the length of the charging cord between your vehicle and the charging station must not exceed 30 metres.
In case of doubt about the length of the cord, consult the owner of the charging station (DC).
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Make sure you fully uncoil the charging cord to limit its heating.
When charging starts, the following information is displayed on the instrument panel:
- the energy level on the battery warning light 10;
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The traction battery charging time depends on the amount of energy remaining and the power delivered by the charging terminal. The information is displayed on the instrument panel during charging Displays and indicators.
Note: under certain conditions, the actual charging time may be longer than the charging time displayed on the instrument panel. This depends on:
- the quality of the electrical network;
- the initial charge level;
- the exterior temperature is too cold;
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In the event of a problem with the charging cable, we recommend that you replace it with a cable that is identical to the original. Consult an approved dealer.
- the battery refill rate;
- an estimate of the remaining charging time (this is not displayed after the battery is charged to approximately 95%);
- the warning light 10 indicates that the vehicle is connected to a power supply;
- the power supply entering the vehicle 12;
- your vehicle range will vary according to the charge level.
The display on the instrument panel disappears after a few seconds. It reappears on the instrument panel when a door is opened.
Once charging is complete, the warning light 10 illuminates continuously in green.
You do not need to wait until the charge is at reserve levels to recharge your vehicle.
Operating faults
If the warning light 11 blinks continuously in red, please contact an approved dealer.
Precautions to take when removing from socket;
It is imperative to follow the unplugging steps in order:
- to unlock the vehicle charging cord and stop charging;
- press the operating elements unlocking button on the remote control key;
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- press the interior locking and unlocking door control Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors;
- grab the handle 9 and unplug the charging cord from the vehicle ;
- put cap 8 back ;
- close the charging flap 7 with both hands and press on it in order to lock it ;
- unplug the cord from the power supply;
- place the cord 2 in the luggage compartment.
Note:
- Immediately after a long charge of the traction battery, the cord may be hot. Please use the handles.
- depending the situation, if the vehicle charging cord is still locked after pressing the unlocking button on the remote control, repeat the operation by pressing the unlocking button twice consecutively. One, to stop the charge and one to allow the unlocking of the handle 9.
Label 13
The label 13 located on the right-hand side reminds you of the following instructions:
- do not wash the charging flap using a high-pressure water jet;
- with the vehicle stationary, the valve and the charging flap can be opened;
- when the vehicle is being driven, the valve and the charging flap must be closed;
- open the flap to connect the charging lead;
- close the flap again once disconnected;
- connect to a domestic socket, an alternating current charging terminal or a quick charging terminal;
- For any information on charging, please consult your vehicle user manual.
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Do not drive the car with the charging flap 7 open condition. Once the charging cord is unplugged from the vehicle, make sure that the cap 8 is put and the charging flap 7 is properly closed.
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At the end of charging, unplug the cord from the vehicle first, before unplugging it from the domestic socket.
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After pressing the unlocking button on the radio frequency remote control or the interior locking/unlocking door control Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors, you have 30 seconds to unplug it before it locks again and charging resumes.
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The traction battery charging time depends on the amount of energy remaining and the power delivered by the charging terminal. The information is displayed on the instrument panel during charging Displays and indicators.
In the event of a problem, we recommend that you replace it with an identical cord. Please see an authorised dealer.
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In alternative current (AC) charging mode
- depending on the charging station, remote charge stop and resume function possible during a charge;
- the charging can be stopped and the charging plug unlocked by pressing the unlock button in the radio frequency key or by pressing the interior locking/unlocking door control Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors.
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In direct current (DC) charging mode
- depending on the vehicle and the charging station, remote charge stop possible but resume function not possible during a charge;
- the charging can be stopped and the charging plug unlocked only with the recharging terminal. By pressing the unlock button of the radio frequency key or by pressing the interior locking/unlocking door control Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors, the charging will not gets stopped.