uuGauges and Multi- Information Display uGauges
96Instrument Panel
■Electric motor
The degree to which the electric motor is being powered is displayed by the readings
on the POWER side.■Battery charge in progress
The degree to which the High Voltage battery is being charged is displayed by the
readings on the CHARGE side.
Shows the remaining High Voltage battery charge level.■
POWER/CHARGE Gauge
■
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
1 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge
The High Voltage battery charge level may decrease
under the following conditions:•When the 12-volt battery has been replaced.•When the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.•When the High Voltage battery control system
corrects its reading.
The charge level reading will be corrected
automatically while driving.
Changes in the temperature of the High Voltage
battery can increase or decrease the battery’s
charging capacity. If temperature changes cause the
battery’s capacity to change, the number of
indicators in the battery charge level gauge may also
change, even if the amount of charging remains the
same.
uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
166Controls
In addition to the larger cargo area, the trunk
incorporates a small shelf above the High
Voltage (HV) battery module that can carry up
to 15.4 lbs (7kg). Do not exceed this capacity.
Be aware that this vehicle was not designed to
carry a spare tire. This is because the spare
could be forced into the HV battery and cause
leakage of flammable electrolyte in the event
your vehicle were to be severely impacted
from the rear.
In the event a flat tire, a tire repair kit is
provided beneath the trunk floor.2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 516To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release the indent. To close, push it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
■
Cargo Area
1Cargo AreaNOTICEHeavy objects may damage the trunk shelf.
Make sure any items put on the shelf weigh less than
15.4 lbs (7kg).
3
WARNING
Carrying a spare tire in the trunk can result
in damage to the High Voltage battery and
leakage of flammable electrolyte if your
vehicle were to get se verely impacted from
the rear.
Do not attempt to carry a spare tire in the
trunk.
Trunk Shelf■
Sunglasses Holder
1 Sunglasses Holder
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Push
