I agree it's kind of confusing.I can't see how both can be correct
One suggests the 12v battery chargers whenever it needs to no matter what
The other says put in ready mode to charge and even disconnect battery for long periods?
Would make sense if it was not for this bit?I agree it's kind of confusing.
I think it's this way : "If the car is used on 12v power only (by car I mean windows, infotainment, 12v outlet, etc...), then the HV battery will charge it if needed."
But, if you lock the car and let it parked for a long period of time, then the HV will NOT charge the 12v battery if needed.
Yeah that's confusing.Would make sense if it was not for this bit? View attachment 8076
Like after a DC charge ?Yeah that's confusing.
I think some of these paragraphs are more for legal reasons and to protect MG from lawsuits if some cars are left stranded because of a low 12v battery.
On Mk1 it isn't automatic at all, doors locked or unlocked. Again on a Mk1 the car has to be in full Ready mode to charge the 12v battery or on an AC charger. If you are on a DC (Rapid) charger then again you must switch to full Ready mode to keep the 12v from discharging if you are sat in the car using stuff like heater, lights, radio etc. On the MK2 it's different.On my drivers display I've heard a bong and had a message that the 12V battery is low and I should start the car to charge it so I would infer that the charging part isn't automatic. As far as I remember this is when the car is unlocked but when I was outside the car so perhaps the monitoring is automatic if the car is unlocked. This is a Mk1 ZS.