98 2-2. Charging
WARNING
■ When charging Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Before charging, check that the charging inlet is not deformed,
damaged or corroded, and check that the inlet is free of foreign matter such as dirt, snow
and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely
before inserting the AC charging connector.
●Do not touch the terminals of the AC charging connector and charging inlet with a sharp metal objects( needles, etc.) or hands, or short them with foreign objects.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instructions of the AC charger.
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or other abnormalities are noticed during charging, stop charging immediately.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back door.
●Make sure to connect the AC charging cable to a socket within reach and do not use an extension cord.
●Close the hood before using the charging system. The cooling fan may start operating suddenly. Touching or getting close to rotating parts such as the fan may cause your hands or clothes( especially a necktie or scarf) to become
caught and result in a serious injury.
■ Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located in the motor compartment. Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the onboard traction battery
charger. Failure to observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery charger is hot during charging. Do not touch the onboard traction battery charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify the onboard traction battery charger. When the onboard traction battery charger needs to be repaired, consult your
SUBARU dealer.