● When the traction battery is almost completely charged, traction battery cooler may
not be implemented.
● When the following operations are performed while traction battery cooler is operat-
ing, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling operation stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any mode other than off
• [Charge now] is implemented
● Traction battery cooler uses the power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) and
external power source.
•
While traction battery cooler is operating, the amount of the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases and decreases in a certain range, and
does not increase as in normal charging.
•
The operation of traction battery cooler is recognized as charging by a charger.
The charger that calculates the fee according to charging time causes a charging
fee.
Charging tips
This section explains methods for using the charging function for this vehicle and
checking information related to charging.
To enable the use of EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode, we recommend systemati-
cally charging the vehicle.
■ Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) at home before leaving.
The charging schedule function can be used to set the system to automatically fully charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery) before your desired departure time. It is also possible
to set the air conditioning to make the interior in a comfortable state before your desired
departure time.
■ At your destination
Use a public charging station to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
If there are no public charging stations at your destination, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) can be charged using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
mode.
*8
*8 :
When using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode while parked, make
sure that no flammable objects are near the vehicle and the vehicle is parked in a
well-ventilated area.
1-3. Charging with the plug-in hybrid system
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