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1-3. Charging with the EV system
WARNING
Warnings for DC charging
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Be sure to observe the following when
using DC charging.
Failure to do so may cause an accident
that could lead to death or serious injury.
Check that the DC charger and DC
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charging inlet are not damaged. If
there is any damage to the DC
charging inlet, do not perform a DC
charge and have it inspected immedi-
ately at your Lexus dealer.
Do not touch the terminals of the DC
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charging connector or inlet with
metallic sharp tips (wires and needles),
or allow a short circuit to occur with
foreign objects.
Do not insert anything other than the
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DC charging connector into the DC
charging inlet.
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Check that the DC charging cable is
not coiled up or pinned underneath
heavy objects.
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Be sure the DC charging inlet makes
direct contact with the DC charging
connector.
Do not connect conversion adapters,
extension cords, etc., between the DC
charging connector and DC charging
inlet.
When DC charging is interrupted, fol-
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low the handling procedures of the
DC charger. Immediately stop the DC
charging when there is an outbreak of
heat, smoke, strange noises or smells,
etc., during charging.
Check that the DC charging connec-
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tor and DC charging inlet do not have
foreign objects or snow or ice
attached to it. If anything is attached to
the inlet, be sure to completely remove
the material before connecting the DC
charging connector.
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Do not charge the vehicle when there
is a possibility of lightning. If you notice
lightning while charging the vehicle, do
not touch the vehicle and the DC
charging cable.
Do not get the DC charging inlet ter-
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minals wet.
Close the hood when using DC
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charging. The cooling fan may sud-
denly start to run. Keep hands and
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a
muffler) away from the fan. Failure to
do so may cause the hands or clothing
to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
When connecting the DC charging
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connector
Follow the handling procedures of the
DC charger to connect the DC charging
connector. If the connector is not con-
nected properly, the system cannot rec-
ognize the connection, and it may be
possible to start the EV system.
After charging is completed, make sure
to remove the DC charging connector
from the DC charging inlet before start-
ing the EV system.
If the vehicle is started off with the con-
nector still connected, it could lead to an
accident, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
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When using DC charging
Make sure to follow the handling proce-
dures of the DC charger. If the proce-
dures are not followed properly, the
vehicle and the DC charger may be
damaged.
After charging
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Operate the DC charger to stop
the charging.
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