24 2 . Charging operation
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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 .