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151. Charging operation
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Charging operation
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
● Connect to a power source suitable for charging.
● Before charging, check that the charging inlet does not have de formations,
damage, corrosion, dust or other foreign materials such as snow or ice
adhering to it. If anything is adhering to the inlet, be sure to completely
remove the material before connecting the charging connector.
● Do not let the terminals of the charging inlet get wet.
● Make sure that the charging cable, plug and socket are free of foreign mat-
ter and not deformed or damaged.
● Only use outlets where the plug can be securely inserted.
● Do not charge if the charging cable is coiled or bundled.
● Wrapping 120 V charging cable while in-use is not recommended b ecause
cable may overheat. Failure to rewrap charging cable when not in-use
could result in strangulation or tripping hazard.
● Do not touch the terminals of the charging connector and chargi ng inlet
with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or short th em with for-
eign objects.
● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet
for outdoor use.
● If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or other abnormalities are noticed during
charging, stop charging immediately.
● Do not insert the plug if the outlet is submerged in water or s now.
● When charging during rain or snow, do not pull out or insert th e plug with
wet hands. Also, do not get the electrical socket and plug wet.
● Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
● Do not let the wheels on the charging cable, plug, charging connector and
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
● Firmly insert the plug into the outlet.
● Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
● After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wou nd around
anything.
● If the power indicator light does not illuminate after plugging the charging
cable into the socket-outlet, unplug it immediately.
