90 2-2. Charging
● The traction battery cooler operates using power supplied by the traction battery and an external power source.
• While the traction battery cooler is operating, the charge of the traction battery will increase and decrease within a certain range, and will not increase as during AC
charging.
• When the traction battery cooler operates, charger will recognize it
as the battery being charged. If this function operates while a charger which charges a charging
fee is connected to the vehicle, AC charging fees will apply.
■ Changing of the traction battery cooler setting
Setting can be changed on the multimedia.
Use the multimedia and select,
“ Vehicle customize”,“ Charging”,“ Battery cooling”, and change the setting.
When selecting to off, the traction battery output may be restricted depending on the driving situation.
Charging tips
This section explains methods for using the charging function for this vehicle and checking information related to charging.
Systematically charging
To enable the use of battery electric vehicle, we recommend systematically charging the vehicle.
■ Before leaving home
In order to use the Electric Vehicle, charge the traction battery at home before leaving.
■ On the way to the destination or at the destination
When the remaining charge of the traction battery gets low, recharge the battery at the nearest charging station.