2-1. Electric vehicle system
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Charging port
12-volt battery
Provides electricity to various vehicle systems such as the SRS airbags, headlights, wipers, etc. *: AWD models only
■ When braking( regenerative braking)
The electric motor( traction motor) charges the traction battery.
The driving range can be extended by actively using this regenerative braking to store electricity in the traction battery.
Charging
The battery electric vehicle is driven using electricity, which is received from an external power source and stored in the traction battery. Not only public charging stations, but also household outlets can be used for charging. Procedures are different from refueling a conventional vehicle. Therefore, make sure to read the following thoroughly.
• Charging equipment( �P. 83)
• Things to know before charging( �P. 92)
• How to charge your vehicle( �P. 95, 100)
• When charging cannot be performed normally( �P. 120)
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the traction battery.
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position
in D.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery is charged from
the traction battery when the EV system is operated or while the traction battery is being charged.
If the vehicle has not been used for a long time, the 12-volt battery may
become low due to self-discharge. If this occurs, follow the correct procedures.( �P. 644)
■ When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
●When the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time, charge the traction battery once a month.
This protects the traction battery from extreme voltage decline due to self discharging.
●When the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time, the
12-volt battery will be charged from the traction battery to reduce the risk of the 12-volt battery discharged. In this case, the cooling fan may operate, however it is not a malfunction.
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Electric Vehicle system