Subaru Solterra Manuals 2023 Solterra Owner's Manual | Page 92

90 2-2 . Charging
Inspecting the AC charging cable
For safety , inspect the AC charging cable on a routine basis .
WARNING
■ Routine inspection
Check the following points regularly .
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident , resulting in
death or serious injury .
●The AC charging cable , plug , charging connector , CCID ( Charging Circuit Interrupting Device ), etc ., have not been damaged
●The outlet has not been damaged .
●The plug can be securely inserted into the outlet .
●The plug does not get extremely hot during use
●The tip of the plug has not been deformed .
●The plug is not dirtied by dust , etc .
Remove the plug from the outlet before inspecting it . If any abnormalities are found in the AC charging cable as a result of the inspection , immediately stop use
and consult your SUBARU dealer .
■ Maintaining the AC charging cable
When the AC charging cable is dirty , first remove the dirt with a hard , wringed cloth , and then wipe the cable with a dry cloth .
However , never wash it with water . If the AC charging cable is washed with water , fire or electric
shock may occur during charging , possibly resulting in death or serious injury .
■ When not using the AC charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet .
Dust could accumulate on the plug or in the outlet , possibly causing overheating which could
lead to a fire .
Also , keep the cable in a place free from moisture .