Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 34

Charging procedure
When charging the traction batteries,
always apply a full charge.
D
If you do not drive your vehicle for a
long time, make sure to charge the
batteries fully.
D
For daily vehicle use, always apply
a full charge.
After the batteries are fully charged, the
charger automatically stops, and the SOC
meter indicates F" with the key turned
ON". When the key is turned OFF", the
SOC meter will indicate E".
If the vehicle is left for a long period of
time in a burning sun even after charging
is completed, the SOC meter will be
slightly depleted from F" mark due to
battery self−discharge.
However, if you stop the operation, the
traction batteries may not
charged even if the SOC meter indicates
F". Unless the traction batteries are
charged fully, the SOC meter may not
indicate the correct value and the driving
range will also be shortened.
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If you interrupt full charging often, the
SOC meter may not indicate the correct
value. Whenever possible, avoid interrupt-
ing the full charging cycle.
NOTE: Normal full charging is recom-
mended a minimum of once per week
to maximize battery life.
be fully
PREPARATION
1. Make sure the selector lever is in
"P" and that the parking brake has
been applied.
CAUTION
If the vehicle moves during charging,
an accident may occur.
2. Turn the motor switch to "LOCK"
and remove the key.
NOTE: If the motor key is left in either
the ON" or ACC" position, the auxil-
iary battery may be discharged, even
after charging the traction batteries.