Toyota RAV4 2000 Owner's Manual page 40

Effective operation for maximizing bat-
tery life
1. Do not charge the traction batteries or
park the vehicle under the conditions
below which can cause the batteries
to become hot.
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Do not charge in a strong sunlight.
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Do not charge just after driving on a
steep hill or highway
2. If the SOC meter is only slightly de-
pleted from the F" mark due to limit-
ed driving, additional charging (Top-
ping−Off) is not recommended
insure maximum battery life.
3. If charging and preheating/precooling
is selected, charging will always occur
first. Therefore, allow sufficient time (7
to 8 hours) between the charging start
time and preheating/precooling.
If the preheating/precooling is set, the op-
eration may finish without a full charge
since charging for preheating/precooling
took place first. To apply a full charge,
take sufficient time (7 to 8 hours) be-
tween charging start time and preheating/
precooling start time.
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to
[AFTER CHARGING]
1. Remove the charge coupler and close
the charge port door.
2. Verify that the SOC meter reads Full".
CAUTION
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Do not touch the charge coupler or
charge port just after charging, be-
cause these surfaces may be hot.
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Keep flammable objects away from
the vehicle during charging.
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Be careful not to drop or step on
the charge coupler. If damaged,
proper charging may not occur.
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Take care that water, dirt or for-
eign objects such as pebbles do
not enter the charge port on the
vehicle. This may cause a failure
of the equipment.