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Charging
AC 230 V 10 Amp plug
5. To charge via an external outlet please consult a registered electrician for the best solution for your situation.
The battery can be charged from a charging source using the method shown below.
Charging methodCharge portCharge connectorCharging sourceCharging time*1
Normal (AC 230 V/10 A)6 .5 h r s
*1: Charging time may vary depending on the condition of the battery, driving environment.
Do not touch the metallic terminals on the charge port or connector. Otherwise, electric shock and/or component failure may result.
Normal charging
Before inserting the charge connector into the port, set the power switch to OFF. The battery cannot be charged when the READY indicator is illuminated or the power switch is set to ON (blue).
1. Engage the parking brake, press the electrical parking switch.
2. Turn off the lights and other electric systems. Press the
power switch to OFF.
3. Push the charging lid until it clicks. Release the tab to
open the inner lid.
Charging lidTab
Inner lid
Normal charge port
4. Insert the plug on the normal charging cable into the outlet.
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Operating the selector lever
To start the vehicle, follow the steps below.
Step 1 Ensure that the indicator is illuminated.
You cannot shift into or even if you move the selector to those positions while the indicator is extinguished or blinking. The selected position display will not change to or , either.
Step 2 Depress the brake pedal completely.
Step 3 Move the selector lever to or .
Step 4 Ensure that the selected position display shows or . Use position when powerful braking is needed such as when driving down a steep hill. Position is only selectable from position .
R
N
D
B
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Regenerative brake
Important points!
To enter the READY mode, press the power switch while holding down the brake pedal.
To put the power switch to OFF, press the switch once when the indicator lamp is blue (ON) or twice when the lamp is orange (ACC) while the brake pedal is released.Power switch
Warning!
While driving, do not put any object near the selector lever, which may be accidentally pushed against the selector, which may then move into .
Driving
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07 Power switch
Using the keyless operation key, you can start or stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes if the key is located within its operation range shown on the left.
• To start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, engage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal, and then press the power switch. The READY indicator on the instrument cluster should stop blinking and stay constantly illuminated, indicating that the startup has been completed.
• To stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, stop the vehicle, press the electrical parking switch, set the selector position to and then press the power switch.
• If the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system needs to be stopped immediately in an emergency while driving, press and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds or press it at least three times in quick succession. (This should not be carried out except in an emergency.)
Operation range of the key
Around the steering wheel 2
• To switch between the power modes (OFF/ACC/ON), press the power switch without depressing the brake pedal. The selected power mode can be identified by the colour of the indicator lamp on the switch. The indicator lamp on the
switch is not illuminated while the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system is off.
• If you cannot start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes, the keyless operation key may be in a place where the signal is poor or the key’s battery may have run out.
OFF : Lamp ex tinguishedACC: Lamp illuminated in orangeON : Lamp illuminated in blue