Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual page 49

– Do not step on or trip over the
charge cable.
– Before removing the charging
connector, make sure that it is
unlocked. Refer to "After char-
ging" FP63.
– After removing the charge
cable, promptly return it to its
proper location.
To charge properly, follow the procedure
after reading the explanation below. Char-
ging is intended to be carried out only by
licensed drivers who properly understand
the charging procedure.
. Charging should not be carried out by
children.
. When charging with charging equip-
ment, follow the procedures for using all
equipment.
. When charging using a public charging
facility, check the setting of the Remote
Battery Charging Timer.
NOTE
. Do not operate any unnecessary
electrical components while charging
is in progress. Doing so may increase
the time required for charging. It could
also have a negative impact on other
devices.
. The vehicle has the following safety
functions.
– The hybrid system will not start
while the charge cable is attached to
the vehicle, even if the ignition
switch is operated.
– If the charge cable is connected
while the Hybrid READY indicator
light is illuminated, the hybrid sys-
tem will stop automatically and
driving will not be possible.
– When the charge cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, the select
lever position cannot be changed
from "P" to another position. How-
ever it can be changed to a position
other than "P" if the shift lock is
disengaged.
. The following occur during char-
ging, however, they do not indicate a
malfunction.
– The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of the
vehicle.
– During charging, the sound of the
fan may be heard from the charging
equipment cooling air vents.
– During and after charging, the
cargo area in which the charging
equipment is installed may get
warm.
Charging
. The capacity of the high voltage
battery will decline gradually when the
high voltage battery is in use. The rate
at which it declines will differ in accor-
dance with environmental conditions
and the way in which the vehicle is
used. Observing the following can help
suppress battery capacity decline.
– Avoid parking the vehicle in high
temperature areas when the high
voltage battery is fully charged.
– Avoid accelerating and deceler-
ating frequently and suddenly when
EV driving.
– Avoid frequent driving near the
top speed for EV driving.
– Leave a low level of charge in the
high voltage battery when leaving
the vehicle undriven for a long
period of time.
After confirming that EV driving has
switched to driving using both the
electric motor and engine, turn the
ignition switch off.
– Use the Remote Battery Charging
Timer as much as possible in order
to fully charge the high voltage
battery immediately before starting
off.
Also, if the high voltage battery capa-
city reduces, the distance that can be
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