98 2-2 . Charging
● The AC charging indicator will illuminate when the traction battery cooler is on standby or operating .
●When the charge level of the traction battery is low , the traction battery cooler may not operate , even if the temperature of the traction battery is high .
●When the following conditions are met while the traction battery
cooler is operating , the cooling operation will stop .
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to ACC or ON .
• The shift position is changed to
any position other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated ( �P . 413 )
• The remaining charge of the traction battery drops below a certain amount
● 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 multi-information display .
Use the meter control switches ( �P . 154 ) and select “ Vehicle Settings ”, “ Charging Settings ”, “ Battery Cooler ”, 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 battery 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 .