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Important points for the EV system
Electric vehicle system features
Battery electric vehicles are considerably different from conventional vehicles.
They use electricity charged in a traction battery, to drive the electric motor. Since battery
electric vehicles are driven using electricity, they do not emit any emissions such as CO
(Carbon Dioxide) and NOx (Nitrogen Oxides). Battery electric vehicles are environmen-
tally friendly vehicles.
For details, refer to the "OWNER'S MANUAL".
Charging
The battery electric vehicle is driven using electricity, which is received from an external
power source and stored in the traction battery. Not only public charging stations, but also
household sockets can be used for charging. Procedures are different from refueling a con-
ventional vehicle. Therefore, make sure to read the following thoroughly.
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the traction battery.
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to an electric vehicle
Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the electric vehicle for
being off when it is actually still running, as indicated by the "READY" indicator being illumi-
nated. For safety, make sure to always shift the shift position to P and apply the parking brake
when parked.
Before and after the EV system is started, the following sounds and vibrations may occur.
However, these sounds and/or vibrations are not signs of malfunctions:
The brake system operation sound may be heard from the front of the vehicle when the
driver's door is opened.
● Motor sounds may be heard from the motor compartment or luggage compartment
(AWD models).
● Electrical relay sounds may be heard from the motor compartment when the EV system
starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the traction bat-
tery in the following situations:
• When the EV system is started or stopped
• When charging starts or completes
• When the vehicle is driven the first time after the traction battery has been charged
using DC charging
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