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2-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
the AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the
AC charging cable out of
reach of infants.
When charging with a char-
ger, follow the procedures for
using each charger.
When charging using a public
charging facility, check the
setting of the charging sched-
ule function.
• When the charging schedule is
registered, temporarily turn off
the function or turn “Charge Now”
on. (P.137, 142)
• When the charging schedule is
set to on, charging will not start
even if the AC charging cable is
connected. Also, charging fee
may occur due to connection of
the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check
the following items.
The parking brake is applied.
(P.290)
Lights such as the head-
lights, emergency flashers
and interior lights etc. are
turned off.
If these light switches are turned
on, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.
The power switch is turned to
OFF. (P.283)
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
(P.106)
■ During charging
● The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of
the vehicle, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. (P.91)
● During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”
(P.116).
● During and after charging, the rear
seat and its surrounding area in
which the onboard traction battery
charger is installed may get warm.
● The surface of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) may become hot, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
● Depending on radio wave condi-
tions, interference may be heard
on the radio.
● The current charging condition
and the estimated time until
charging will complete can be
checked on the multi-information
display.
■ Capacity reduction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will differ in accordance
with environmental conditions and
the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the following can help
Confirm the following
before charging
Inspecting the AC
charging cable
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