114 2-2 . Charging
1 Be sure to engage the parking brake and then turn the power switch off .
2 Close the charging inlet cap , close the charging port lid .
3 Check if “ Checking Charging System ” is displayed on the multi-information display when
the power switch is turned to ON .
Do not open the charging port lid while the charging system is checking .
When the system check is completed , the power switch automatically turns off .
4 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal . The “ READY ” indicator turns on .
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the charging system check is done and the message on the multi-information display does not go off .
WARNING
■ Warnings for DC charging
Be sure to observe the following when using DC charging .
Failure to do so may cause an accident that could lead to death or serious injury .
●Check that the DC charger and DC charging inlet are not damaged . If there is any damage to the DC charging inlet , do not
perform a DC charge and have it inspected immediately at your SUBARU dealer .
●Do not touch the terminals of the DC charging connector or inlet with metallic sharp tips ( wires and needles ), or allow a short circuit to occur with foreign objects .
●Do not insert anything other than the DC charging connector into the DC charging inlet .
●Check that the DC charging cable is not coiled up or pinned underneath heavy objects .
●Be sure the DC charging inlet makes direct contact with the DC charging connector . Do not connect conversion adapters , extension cords , etc ., between the DC charging connector and DC charging inlet .
●When DC charging is interrupted , follow the handling procedures of the DC charger .
Immediately stop the DC charging when there is an outbreak of heat , smoke , strange
noises or smells , etc ., during charging .
●Check that the DC charging connector and DC charging inlet
do not have foreign objects or snow or ice attached to it . If anything is attached to the inlet , be
sure to completely remove the material before connecting the DC charging connector .
●Do not charge the vehicle when
there is a possibility of lightning . If you notice lightning while charging the vehicle , do not
touch the vehicle and the DC charging cable .
●Do not get the DC charging inlet terminals wet .
●Close the hood when using DC
charging . The cooling fan may suddenly start to run . Keep hands and clothing ( especially a
tie , a scarf or a muffler ) away from the fan . Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught , resulting in serious injury .