Toyota Scion iQ EV Owner's Manual page 191

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When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
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When the vehicle will not be used for a prolonged period of time, charge the
traction battery once a month.
This protects the traction battery from extreme voltage decline due to self
discharging.
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To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged, do not leave the
recharging inlet door open or the charging cable connected to the vehicle.
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If the recharge inlet door cannot be opened
If the recharge inlet door will not open due to be 12-volt battery discharged,
follow the procedure below to open the door.
Open the hood (P. 264).
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Pull up the lever to open the recharge
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inlet door.
If the door cannot be opened due to reasons other than above, have the vehi-
cle inspected at your Scion dealer.
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Charging cable
In order to prevent the charging equip-
ment from being vandalized or stolen
while charging, padlocks can be attached
to the charging connector. By locking the
charging connector with a padlock, it can-
not be removed from the vehicle.
For further information regarding pad-
locks, consult your Scion dealer.
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