72 2-1 . Electric vehicle system
■ Charging the traction battery
Be sure to maintain the traction battery charge level suitable for your driving needs .
If the traction battery fully discharges , the vehicle cannot be driven at all . When the battery
becomes low , charge it as soon as possible .
■ If the traction battery becomes low
●If the traction battery becomes low , the traction battery charge
warning light comes on or flashes and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display .
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●If the traction battery is completely
discharged , the EV system cannot be started and driving will not be possible . When the traction battery becomes low , charge it as soon as possible .
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a battery electric vehicle
Because there is no engine sound or vibration , it is easy to mistake the
battery electric vehicle for being off when it is actually still running , as indicated by the “ READY ” indicator
being illuminated . For safety , make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking brake
when parked .
Before and after the EV system is
started , the following sounds and vibrations may occur . However , these sounds and / or vibrations are
not signs of malfunctions :
●The brake system operation sound may be heard from the front of the vehicle when the driver ’ s door is opened .
●Motor sounds may be heard from the motor compartment or luggage compartment .
●Electrical relay sounds may be heard from the motor compartment when the EV system starts or stops .
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the traction battery in the following situations :
• When the EV system is started or stopped
• When charging starts or completes
• When the vehicle is driven the first time after the traction battery has
been charged using DC charging
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released .
●Cooling fan operating sounds from the radiator .
●The operation sound of the air conditioning system ( air conditioning compressor , blower motor ).
■ Maintenance , repair , recycling , and disposal
Contact your SUBARU dealer regarding maintenance , repair , recycling and disposal . Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself .
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
A sound which changes in accordance with the driving speed , will be played in order to warn people nearby of the vehicle ’ s approach . This sound may be heard inside the vehicle . The sound will stop when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 23 mph ( 37 km / h ).
■ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases , the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System may be difficult for surrounding people to hear .