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6. Open the protection caps of the
charging connector and the charging
plug. Check if there are any foreign
substances or dust.
7. Hold the charging connector handle
and connect it to the vehicle charging
inlet. Push the connector all the way
in. If the charging connector and
charging terminal are not connected
properly, This may cause a fire and
charging may not start.
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Locking Charging Cable
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Foreword / Starting your Electric vehicle
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Even though charging is possible with
the Start/Stop button in the ON/START
position, for you 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 START or ON position.
During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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10. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the drivers door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute. When
scheduled charging or scheduled
air conditioner/heater is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as “--” .
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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.
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.