2-2 . Charging
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NOTICE
●When charging with a charger , follow the procedures for using each charger .
Confirm the following before charging
Before charging , always check the following items .
• The parking brake is applied . ( �P . 243 )
• The power switch is turned to OFF . ( �P . 231 )
• Lights such as the headlights , emergency flashers and interior lights , etc . are turned off .
If these light switches are turned on , then these features will consume electricity , and charging time will increase .
Inspecting the AC charging cable
Before charging , make sure that each part of the AC charging cable is in good condition . ( �P . 90 )
■ During charging
●The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle , but this does not indicate a malfunction .
●During charging , sounds may be heard from near the traction battery in accordance with the operation of the air conditioning system or “ Battery Cooler ” ( �P . 97 ).
●During and after charging , the motor compartment and its surrounding area in which the onboard traction battery charger is installed may get warm .
●The surface of the CCID ( Charging Circuit Interrupting Device ) may become hot , but this does not indicate a malfunction .
● Depending on radio wave conditions , interference may be heard
on the radio .
■ When charging using a public charging facility
●When charging using a public charging facility , check the setting of the charging schedule function .
• When the charging schedule is registered , temporarily turn off the function or turn “ Charge Now ” on .
( �P . 117 )
• When the charging schedule is set to on , charging will not start even
if the AC charging cable is connected . Also , charging fee may occur due to connection of the AC
charging cable .
■ Capacity reduction of the traction battery
The capacity of the traction battery will decline gradually when the traction battery is in use . The rate at
which it declines will differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the vehicle is
used . Observing the following can help suppress the decline in the traction battery capacity .
●Avoid parking the vehicle in high temperature areas , under direct
sunlight when the traction battery is fully charged .
● Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly .
●Avoid frequent driving at high speed .
● Use the charging schedule function as much as possible in order
to fully charged the traction battery before starting off . ( �P . 116 )
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Electric Vehicle system