116 2-2. Charging
n When using My Room Mode the following may occur
lWhen the remaining charge of the traction battery drops to the lower limit, the air conditioning system automatically stops. In that case,
the air conditioning system, audio system, etc., can not operate until
the remaining charge of the traction battery increases. Turn off the power switch once, then use My
Room Mode after the remaining
charge of the traction battery increases.
lIf the doors are unlocked while using My Room mode, the AC
charging connector will be
unlocked and My Room mode will be stopped. To use My Room
mode again, perform the operation to start it.( �P. 115) In addition, when using AC charger at the public charging station, it is necessary to perform the operation to start the charger before using My Room mode.
lThe charging time of the traction battery gets longer.
lNoise may be heard from the radio depending on conditions of the radio wave.
lThe surrounding area of the
onboard traction battery charger in the motor compartment may
become hot.
lThe electric power steering system warning light( yellow) may turn on, but this is not a malfunction.
lWhen charging the battery in normal mode, the amount of charge is controlled so that the battery is not fully recharged in order to maintain the My Room Mode.
nUsing My Room Mode during DC charging
lWhen using My Room mode during DC charging, the amount of
charge at the time of charge completion will be lower than when not using it. In addition, when DC
charging during low outdoor temperatures and a high humidity environment, the windows may
fog up. Turning on the cooling and dehumidification functions( �P. 115) will dehumidify the vehicle interior and remove fogging from the windows. In this case, the temperature control of the traction battery will be stopped and the amount of charge may decrease.
lWhen the battery is fully charged,
the system will exit the My Room Mode.
nWhen My Room Mode is used while the traction battery is fully charged
When My Room Mode is used while the traction battery is fully charged, the electric power of the traction battery may be consumed. In this case, charging may be performed again. n Warning message display
When trying to start My Room Mode or My Room Mode is being used, if a message is displayed on the multi-information display, refer to the corresponding table and perform the appropriate correction procedures.