Charging
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Cautions Concerning Charging
WARNING
For occupants who use any medical
device such as an implanted-type
heart pacer or
defibrillator,
ask a
doctor or manufacturer of the device
about how the medical device may be
aected by the charging operation:
Otherwise, the operation of the
medical device could be aected
resulting in an accident.
For occupants who use any medical
device such as an implanted-type
heart pacer or defibrillator, do not
enter the cabin including the luggage
compartment while charging:
Otherwise, the operation of the
medical device could be aected
resulting in an accident.
Do not disassemble or modify the
charge port and the charge lead:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
Always heed the following when
charging:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
¾Never allow children to charge the
high voltage battery.
¾Do not charge the high voltage
battery while the vehicle is covered
with a car cover.
Always heed the following when
charging in the rain or snow:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
¾Do not charge the high voltage
battery outside if there is the
possibility of heavy rain, strong
winds, or lightning.
¾Remove water with a clean cloth if
the charge connector or charge plug
is wet.
¾Do not touch the charge port or
charge lead with wet hands.
¾If the outlet is covered with snow
while charging, turn o the power
such as turning o the breaker,
remove the snow, and then remove
the charge plug.
Do not use the charge lead if it has
any of the following malfunctions:
Otherwise, it could lead to an
electrical shock resulting in an
accident.
¾The charge connector is rusted or
corroded.
¾The charge connector is damaged or
foreign matter penetrates the charge
connector.
Refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the charge lead and
use the charge lead correctly:
If you handle the charge lead
mistakenly, it could result in an
unexpected accident.
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Electric Vehicles
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