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NOTE
Both normal charging and quick charging
cannot be performed at the same time. The
quick charging is given priority.
Precautions during Charg-
ing the Main Drive Lithium-
ion Battery
WARNING
Improper charging can result in a fire,
property damage, and serious injury or
death.
Read the instructions described below
carefully and follow them. Also read and
follow the instructions for "Normal charg-
ing (charging method with rated AC 120
V outlet)" on page 3-20, Normal charging
(using 240 V Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) on page 3-31 and "Quick
charging (charging method with quick
charger)" on page 3-32 before using the
charging device.
• Do not touch charge port, charge connec-
tor, plug and outlet with wet hands.
• Keep away from water when connecting
the charge port, charge connector, plug
and outlet.
WARNING
• Do not perform charging outdoors in
adverse weather, such as heavy rain,
heavy snow or strong winds, or when
adverse weather is expected.
• Never charge or touch the vehicle when
lightning or thunder is observed or
expected. A lightning strike may back
feed into the normal charging causing
damage and possible personal injury or
death. If lightning or thunder begins
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during normal charging, do not touch
the vehicle or the EV charging cable and
turn off the breaker.
• Make sure there is no water or foreign
materials in the charge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are not
damaged or affected by rust or corro-
sion. If any of these conditions are notice-
able, do not charge the main drive
lithium-ion battery.
• Never touch the metal contacts of the
charge port, charge connector or plug.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge
port or charging cable.
• If you notice unusual odor or smoke
coming from the vehicle, charging cable
or plug, or if the charging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging
immediately.
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
WARNING
Keep away from the cooling fan under the
hood during charging. During charging,
the cooling fan may automatically be
operated even if the operation mode of the
power switch is put in OFF.
Some public chargers may not be compat-
ible with your vehicle. If you attempt to
charge from a non-compliant charger, you
may not be able to charge or you may not
receive a complete charge. If necessary,
consult an administrator or the maker of
the charger to determine whether the
charger is compatible with your vehicle
before using it. Also be sure to use the
charger according to operating proce-
dures indicated on the body of the char-
ger.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the charging equip-
ment:
• Do not close the charging port lid without
• Do not subject the charging equipment to
• Do not pull, twist or bend the EV charge
• Do not drag the EV charge cable.
• Do not store charging equipment in loca-
General information/Charging
closing the inner lid.
impact.
cable.
tions where the temperature is above 185 °F
(85 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).
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