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AUTO mode
To select AUTO mode, push the AUTO side1of
the charge connector lock switch. The indicator
light on the switch
3will illuminate.
When AUTO mode is selected, the charge con-
nector is locked while charging is in process. The
charge connector will be unlocked automatically
when charging is completed.
LOCK mode
To select the LOCK mode, push the LOCK side
2of the charge connector lock switch. The
indicator light on the switch
4will illuminate.
When LOCK mode is selected, the charge con-
nector will remain locked. The charge connector
will be unlocked when UNLOCK mode is se-
lected or temporary unlock operation is per-
formed.
UNLOCK mode
To select UNLOCK mode, return the charge con-
nector lock switch to the level position. Make sure
the indicator light on the switch turns off.
When UNLOCK mode is selected, the charge
connector will remain unlocked.
Temporary unlock position
When the charge connector lock switch is in the
AUTO or LOCK position, the charge connector
lock can be unlocked temporarily by using the
Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener
switch.
Unlock operation using Intelligent Key:
1. Push the charge connector unlock button on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3 times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
The charge connector lock can also be unlocked
for 30 seconds when unlocking a door or the rear
hatch (in this case, the charging status indicator
light does not operate) . If the lock is operated again
within 30 seconds after unlocking the door/rear
hatch, the charge connector lock is locked again.
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Unlock operation using charge port lid
opener switch:
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
NOTE:
•Depending on the charging station, the
lock mechanism established by local
standards may not be compatible with
your vehicle. It may not be possible for the
charge connector to lock to your vehicle.
• When the power source is cut off while
charging in AUTO mode, the connector
will be continuously locked for 5 minutes,
then it will be released.
• When timer charging is set with AUTO
mode, the connector will not lock until
charging is started.
• In AUTO mode, the charge connector lock
will only lock during normal charging-
.When the following systems are operated
individually or the 12-volt battery is being
charged, the charging connector lock will
not lock:
• Climate Ctrl. Timer
• Remote climate control (if so equipped)
• Li-ion battery warmer
If the charge connector can not be
unlocked
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Insert a flat head screwdriver or suitable tool
into the screw that is located on the front of
hood lock.
4. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con- nector lock.
5. Remove the charge connector.
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2. Push theswitchBto highlight “Charg-
ing Timer” on the vehicle information display
and then push the switch. 3. The “Charging Timer” screen is displayed. To
change the time or turn the timer on or off,
push the
switch. To turn the timer on or off, use the
switch
to highlight “On” or “Off” and then push the
switch. If “On” is selected, an additional
screen is displayed that allows you to change
the time of the charging timer.
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4. The hour portion of the time is highlighted onthe screen. Push the
switch to change
the hour field in increments of one hour. Push
the
switch to move to the minutes field.
5. Push the
switch to change the minute
field in increments of ten minutes. Push the
switch to finish setting the charging
timer.
IMMEDIATE CHARGE
When a charging timer is not turned on, charging
automatically starts when a normal or trickle
charge connector is connected to the vehicle.
Use the immediate charge mode anytime you
want to start charging when a charging timer is
turned on by performing the following:
1. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
2. Press the immediate charge switch.
3. Connect the normal or trickle charge cablewhen the charging status indicator light
changes to display immediate charge mode.
See “Charging status indicator lights” in this
section.
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CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.When the normal charge connector lock is
unlocked
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times when the normal
charge connector lock switch on the Intelligent
Key or the charge port lid opener switch is
pushed.
When the normal charge connector is con-
nected incorrectly
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times within 30 seconds
when the charge connector is connected incor-
rectly to the normal charge port. Ready for charging timer
If charging timer is set, the indicator lights illumi-
nate, in order from
1to3. The indicator lights
turn off after approximately 5 minutes.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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Ready for immediate charge
When the power switch is off and if the immedi-
ate charge switch is pressed while the charge
cable is not connected, the indicator light
2
illuminates.
This indicator light
2illuminates when the ve-
hicle is ready for immediate charge. You have 15
minutes to connect the charge connector to the
vehicle. If the charge connector is not connected
within 15 minutes, the indicator light
2turns off
and you must start the immediate charge mode
again to charge the Li-ion battery. When charging
When the Li-ion battery is being charged, the
charging status indicator lights will change de-
pending on the amount the Li-ion battery is
charged.
*: This value is also displayed by the illumination
of segments of the Li-ion battery available charge
gauge on the instrument panel.
When fully charged
All of the indicator lights
1to3illuminate when
the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
The indicator lights turn off after approximately 5
minutes or when the charge connector is re-
moved.
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When the indicator light3flashes
The indicator light
3flashes when the 12-volt
battery is being charged. See “Charging the 12-
volt battery” in the “EV overview” section. The indicator will also flash for up to 5 minutes if
the electrical power to the EVSE is interrupted
during charging. Charging will restart automati-
cally when the electrical power to the EVSE is
restored if the charging connector is connected.
The charge start beep will not sound when
charging restarts.
The indicator will also flash when the following
system are operating:
• Climate Ctrl. Timer
• Remote climate control (if so equipped)
• Li-ion battery heater
When not charging
None of the lights are illuminated when the Li-ion
battery and 12-volt battery are not charging.
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EVSE (ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY
EQUIPMENT) CONTROL BOX
INDICATOR LIGHT
When a trickle charge is being performed, the
charging status is shown by the indicator light
that is on the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) control box.
An indicator light also indicates if there is a EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) malfunction.
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