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1-3. Charging with the EV system
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Before driving
Connect to an AC 120 V socket
(NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
(GFCI) and a circuit breaker. Use of
a 15A individual circuit is strongly
recommended to ensure the AC
charging cable will operate prop-
erly.
When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a weatherproof
socket that is certified for outdoor
use. Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) operation
before its use is recommended.
NEMA 5-15R socket
The illustration is an example shown for
demonstration purposes, and may differ
from the actual configuration.
■ The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging
equipment and settings are recommended.
● Weatherproof socket
When charging outdoors, connect the
plug to a weatherproof socket, and ensure
that the plug remains waterproof while the
plug is connected.
● Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to
an at least 15A branch circuit with an
over-current protection in accordance
with the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when
working with the plug, connect to a
socket with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) or that has an Earth Leak-
age Circuit Breaker installed.
Power sources that can be
used for AC charging (vehi-
cles with an AC charging
c
able)
An external power source that ful-
fills the following criteria is neces-
sary for charging this vehicle.
Confirm this before charging.
WARNING
■ Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precautions in
this Owner’s Manual when charging the
vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills
the requirements, or failure to observe
regulations while charging could lead to
an accident, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
Power sources
Sockets that can be connected
WARNING
■ Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical
shock or damage may occur, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.