200
5-4. How to charge
■ Capacity reduction of the traction battery
P. 190
■ Handling the traction battery
P. 83
■ When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
P. 191
■ If the recharge inlet door cannot be opened
P. 191
■ When charging
Follow these points when charging. If you do not follow them, fire or electri-
cal shock may occur, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Check that the charging cable and charging inlet are not damaged.
● Check that no foreign objects have been caught in charging connector or
inlet.
● Ensure that no water is in the charging connector or inlet.
● Do not touch the terminals of the charging connector or inlet, or allow a
short circuit to occur with foreign objects.
● Do not get the charging connector or inlet wet.
Do not wash the vehicle while the charging cable is connected to the vehi-
cle. (P. 249)
● Do not touch the terminals of the charging connector or inlet with metallic
sharp tips (wires and needles).
● Do not use coiled up or tied up charging cables.
● Ensure that the charging cable is not bent or placed under heavy objects.
● If charging is interrupted, follow the quick charger’s instruction manual pro-
vided by the manufacturer.