2-2 . Charging
97 tem can be used by the power supply from an external power
source * . * : Depending on the situation , electricity of the traction battery may be consumed .
■ Traction battery heater
When the outside temperature is low and the charging cable is connected to the vehicle , this function automatically warms the traction battery until it reaches or exceeds a certain temperature .
• The operation of this function is stopped automatically when the charging cable is disconnected or if the charging cable is left connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days .
• When the charging schedule is used ( �P . 116 ), this function will operate according to the schedule settings .
■ Traction battery warming control
This control operates after the charging cable remains connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days and the traction battery heater automatically stops . It automatically insulates the traction battery in extremely low temperatures .
• This control stops 31 days after the charging cable is connected , even if it is still connected to the vehicle .
• When this control operates , charging schedule settings are ignored and charging starts immediately .
■ Traction battery cooler
When the traction battery is hot and the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle , this function cools the traction battery to protect it .
The function may operate when continuously driving at high speeds such as driving on highways or freeways , or during DC charging .
■ Using My Room Mode during DC charging
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■ Traction battery heater
● Traction battery heater may operate when charging is not being performed .
●When Traction battery heater is operating , the charging indicator will illuminate .
●When Traction battery heater is operating during charging , the
charging may take longer than normal .
●The remaining charge of the traction battery declines when the
traction battery heater operates , it might be necessary to recharge the traction battery again in order
to supplement the remaining charge .
■ Traction battery cooler
●For AC charging : Traction battery cooler settings can be changed on the multi-information display . ( �P . 98 )
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Electric Vehicle system