VOLVO MODE 3 Charging Cable User Guide
- September 9, 2024
- VOLVO
Table of Contents
VOLVO MODE 3 Charging Cable User Guide
The specifications, constructional data and illustrations contained in this publication are not binding. We reserve us the right to make alterations without prior notification.
Important safety instructions – save these instructions
The charging cable is intended only for charging vehicles not requiring ventilation during charging.
Read the safety information and instruction carefully before you install and operate the charging cable to avoid fire and injury.
- Read all the instructions before using this product.
- Always follow local electrical regulation when using the charging cable.
- Always conduct a visual inspection to ensure no physical damage to charge cable outlook. Stop using it immediately and contact local Customer Support if there is any damage.
- DO NOT use the charging cable with damaged electric vehicle inlet.
- DO NOT use this product if the enclosure or the EV connector is broken, cracked, open, or shows any other indication of damage.
- Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the charging cable, when the charging cable is connected.
- DO NOT put your fingers into the connector.
- DO NOT use the device at potentially explosive atmosphere areas.
- DO NOT pull the charging cable while it is in charging session.
- DO NOT use the charging cable with an extension cord and the adapter of vehicle connector.
- DO NOT make any unauthorized changes or modifications to the charging cable.
- DO NOT remove any identifiers such as safety symbols, warning instructions, plates, labels or cable markings.
- Repair work to charging cable shall only be performed by the manufacturer
Grounding instructions
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket-
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor is able to result in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if
you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the socket-outlet, have a proper socket outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Operation
**Mode 3 (GB) Charging Cable Overview
**
- AC charger connector cap
- AC charger connector
- Harness
- Vehicle connector
- Vehicle connector cap
Charging an Electric Vehicle
**To start charging an electric vehicle:
**
- Connect the vehicle connector to the socket of an AC Charger, and check the AC Charger is on standby mode.
- Connect the vehicle connector to electric vehicle inlet, the charging session will start automatically
**To stop charging an electric vehicle:
**
- Press ”unlock” on the key or press the button on the EVI.
- Check the AC charger returns to standby mode, and unplug the charging cable.
User maintenance
Environmental Specifications
Storage Environment
Humidity:
Temperature:
Altitude| <95%RH
-40°C ~ +85°C
(-40°F ~ +185°F)
4,000 m (13,120 ft.)
Operation Environment
Humidity:
Temperature:
Altitude:| <95%RH
-40°C ~ +60°C
(-40°F ~ +140°F)
4,000 m (13,120 ft.)
External magnetic field: Frequency:| Not exceeding five times the earth’s
magnetic field in any direction.
Rated Value (as defined in spec label).
Sinusoidal wave distortion:| Not exceeding 5%
Cleaning
- Only clean the charging cable in unplugged condition.
- Clean the charging cable with a dry cloth and make sure no water enters the pins.
- Do not use cleaning agent to clean the charging cable.
Disposal
The charging cable is an electronic device and must be disposed of separately
from normal house wastes.
Please have it disposed in compliance with the waste disposal and recycle
local regulation.
Warranty
Customer Service can provide more information on the terms of the warranty.
However, the following cases are not covered by the warranty:
- Defects or damage caused by not using the product as specified in this instruction.
- Costs and damage caused by repair work that is provided by unauthorized specialist.
Volvo Cars Support
Go to support.volvocars.com to visit the site.
The support site contains contact details to customer support and your nearest
Volvo retailer. For more information and customer service, please refer to
vehicle user manual or contact dealership.