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HEV (Hybrid electric vehicle) system ................H-2
Hybrid Vehicle....................................................................H-2
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle ....................................................H-3
Charging Information .......................................................H-4
Charging Time....................................................................H-4
Charging Types ..................................................................H-4
Charging Status .................................................................H-5
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle...................H-4
Scheduled Charging..........................................................H-6
Charging Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode ....................H-7
Charging Precautions.......................................................H-8
Normal Charge.................................................................H-10
Trickle Charge..................................................................H-16
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle.......H-28
Starting the Vehicle .......................................................H-28
Special Features ............................................................H-29
Hybrid System Gauge ....................................................H-31
Plug-in Hybrid Mode(Plug-in hybrid vehicle).........H-33
Aux. Battery Saver+ (Plug-in hybrid vehicle).........H-34
Warning and Indicator Lights ......................................H-36
LCD Display Messages ..................................................H-37
Energy Flow .....................................................................H-45
Safety precautions for hybrid system .............H-49
Hybrid Vehicle Components Safety Precautions ....H-49
Service Plug .....................................................................H-52
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct........................................H-53
If an Accident Occurs ....................................................H-54
When the Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off ..........................H-55
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H7
Charging Connector AUTO/
LOCK Mode
You may select when the charging
connector can be locked and
unlocked in the charging inlet.
Press the button to change
between AUTO mode and LOCK
mode.
When the Charging Connector
Is Locked
LOCK mode (button indicator off) :
The connector locks when the
charging connector is plugged into
the charging inlet. The connector is
locked until all doors are unlocked
by the driver. This mode can be
used to prevent charging cable
theft.
- If the charging connector is
unlocked when all doors are
unlocked, but the charging cable
is not disconnected within 15 sec-
onds, the connector will be auto-
matically locked again.
- If the charging connector is
unlocked when all doors are
unlocked, but all doors are locked
again, immediately, the connector
will be automatically locked again. AUTO mode (button indicator on) :
The connector locks when charg-
ing starts. The connector unlocks
when charging is complete. This
mode can be used when charging
in a public charging station.
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Before chargingOX
Whilst chargingOO
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H10
AC Charge
Actual charger image and charg-
ing method may vary in accor-
dance with the charger manufac-
turer.
How to Connect AC Charger
1.Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
2.Turn OFF all switches, shift to P
(Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3.Press centre edge of the charging
door to open the charging door.
Information
The charging door opens only when
the door is unlocked.
4. Check if there is dust on the
charging connector and charging
inlet.
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5. Hold the charging connector han-
dle and connect it to the vehicle
AC charging inlet. Push the con-
nector until you hear a "clicking"
sound. If the charging connector
and charging terminal are not con-
nected properly, this may cause a
fire.
Information
Charging connector AUTO/LOCK
mode
The charging connector is locked in
the inlet at a different period accord-
ing to which mode is selected.
• LOCK mode : The connector locks
when the charging connector is
plugged into the charging inlet.
• AUTO mode : The connector locks
when charging starts.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.6. Connect the charging plug to the
electric outlet at a AC charging
station to start charging.
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■ AC Charger
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H127. Check if the charging indicator
light of the high voltage battery on
the instrument cluster is turned
ON. Charging is not done when
the charging indicator lamp is
OFF.
When the charging connector and
charging plug are not connected
properly, reconnect the charging
cable to charge.
Information
• Even though charging is possible
with the ignition switch in the
ON/START position, for your safe-
ty, start charging when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK/OFF position
and the vehicle shifted to P (Park).
After charging has started, you can
use electrical components such as
the radio by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC or ON position.
• During AC charging, the radio
reception may be bad.
• Moving the shift lever from P (Park)
to R (Reverse)/N(Neutral)/D (Drive)
stops the charging process.
To restart the charging process,
move the shift lever to P (Park),
place the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, and discon-
nect the charging cable. Then, con-
nect the charging cable.8. After charging has started, the esti-
mated charging time is displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the driver seat door
whilst charging, the estimated charg-
ing time is also displayed on the
instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
When scheduled charging is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as “--" .
Information
Depending on the condition and dura-
bility of the high voltage battery,
charger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the battery may vary.
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How to Disconnect AC Charger
1.When charging is complete, remove
the charging plug from the electrical
outlet of the AC charging station.2.Hold the charging connector han-
dle and pull it whilst pressing the
release button (1).
Information
To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be discon-
nected from the inlet when the doors
are locked. Unlock all doors to discon-
nect the charging connector from the
inlet.
However, if the vehicle is in the charg-
ing connector AUTO mode, the charg-
ing connector automatically unlocks
from the inlet when charging is com-
pleted.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.
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3. Make sure to completely close the
charging door.
Unlock Charging Connector in
Emergency
If the charging connector does not
disconnect due to battery discharge
and failure of the electric wires, open
the bonnet and slightly pull the emer-
gency cable. The charging connector
will then disconnect.
OAEPHQ016060
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H182.Check if the power lamp (green)
illuminates on the control box.3.Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
4.Turn OFF all switches, shift to P
(Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
5. Press centre edge of the charging
door to open the charging door.
Information
The charging door opens only when
the door is unlocked.
6.Check if there is dust on the charg-
ing connector and charging inlet.
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