Charging with the plug-in hybrid system
Important points for charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) of the
plug-in hybrid system
Make sure to read the following precautions before connecting the AC charging
cable to the vehicle and charging the hybrid battery (traction battery).
INFORMATION
■ Safety functions
● The hybrid system will not start while the AC charging cable is attached to the vehicle,
even if the power switch is operated.
● If the AC charging cable is connected while the "READY" indicator is illuminated, the
hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be possible.
WARNING
■ Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization therapy-pace-
makers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask someone else to do it.
● Do not approach the charger and AC charging cable while charging. Charging
procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
● Do not remain in the vehicle during charging. Charging procedure may affect the
operation of such devices.
● Do not enter the vehicle even to take something out of the luggage compartment.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
■ When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever. In the unlikely event that the AC charging cable has been
damaged, the shift position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could
move, possibly leading to an accident.
This vehicle can be connected to a standard household AC outlet in order to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery), however, it differs greatly from normal
electric appliances as follows. Therefore, improper use may result in fire or electro-
cution.
● When charging using a 220-240 V power source, a large amount of current
will flow for a long time.
● Charging can be conducted outdoors.
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