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To control the temperature of the high
voltage battery while charging or when
the battery temperature is high, the air
conditioner is used to cool down the
battery. It may generate noise or vibration
from operation of the air conditioner
compressor and cooling fan, but it is a
normal condition when charging the high
voltage battery. Also, the air conditioner’s
performance may be reduced due to
operation of the cooling system to charge
the high voltage battery. This is a normal
condition.
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[ Even though charging is possible with
the Start/Stop button in the ON/START
position, for your safety, start charging
when the Start/Stop button is in the
OFF position and the vehicle shifted to
P (Park). After charging has started,
you can use electrical components such
as the radio by pressing the Start/Stop
button to the ACC or ON position.
[ During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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8. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute.
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[ Depending on the condition and
durability of the high voltage battery,
charger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the battery may vary.
[ In rare cases, you might hear high
frequency noise (very little beep sound)
outside the car when charging with
400V DC charger that is deteriorated
or has long communication delay. The
high frequency noise can be generated
only when the car tries to reduce its
own electromagnetic waves to keep DC
charging as possible.
So, there is no need to worry about this
little noise, because it is the intentional
operation of the car that does not
affect any charging performance or the
vehicle itself at all.
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Checking Charging Status
When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
For more details, refer to ‘Charge
Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle’ in
this chapter.
How to Disconnect DC Charger
1. Press release button and then
remove charging connector when DC
charging is completed, or after you
stop charging using the DC charger.
Refer to each respective DC charger
display instructions or manual for
details about how to disconnect the
charging connector.
2. Make sure to completely close the
charging door.
Portable Charge
„Portable Charger
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(1) Code and Plug (Code set)
(2) Control Box
(3) Charging Cable and Charging
Connector
Portable Charge can be used when AC
Charge or DC Charge is not available by
using household electricity.
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How to Set the Charge Level of the
Portable Charger
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1. Check the rated current of the electric
outlet prior to connecting the plug to
the outlet.
2. Connect the plug to a household
electric outlet.
3. Check the display window on the
control box.
NOTICE
Outlet needs to be a minimum of 15 A
circuit. Avoid connecting to electrical
circuits that also share with power
appliances or electronics. Reduce the
charger current per steps 4-5 if a power
electronics shares same electrical
circuit and cannot be disconnected.
Begin with the lowest 6 A setting. If you
must use a extension cord to be able
to fit keep it as short as possible and
it must be medium or heavy duty 15 A
minimum rating.
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4. Press the button (1) on the front of
the control box for 2 to 8 seconds
to adjust the charge level. (Refer to
charging cable type and example for
setting the charge level.)
5. The charge level on the display
window of the control box changes
every time you press the button (1).
6. When setting the charge level is
complete, start charging according to
the portable charge procedure.