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3. 50% - 74%
4. 75% - 99%
When charging is completed, the light will
remain solid green.
Vehicle display status
Once charging begins, the Pilot Panel and the
Cockpit Panel will both display the current
charging status, including time remaining to
completion.
Cockpit Panel charging display
Setting a Charge Limit
CAUTION: Charging beyond the
recommended level too often can cause
battery pack degradation.
Without a set charge limit, the charging system
will charge the battery to the recommended
level. The vehicle dynamically adjusts the
actual charging rate depending on the state
of charge, ambient temperature, battery pack
temperature, and position of the charge slider.
You may need to adjust the charge limit higher
or lower according to your driving needs. A
higher charge limit will increase trip distance.
Vehicles that are parked for extended periods
should be plued in and use a lower charge
limit to maintain battery pack health.
Follow these guidelines for setting the charge
limit:
- For the fastest possible charge rate
(miles/minute), set the slider as low as
practically possible for the intended use
of the vehicle.
- For general use, set the slider to "Daily"
or 50% - 80%. This setting best preserves
the battery pack life.
- For more range, set the slider beyond
"Daily" and up to "Distance." "Distance"
allows a full charge.
When charging beyond the "Daily" setting, you
may notice changes in reduced regenerative
braking and charging speeds. This functionality
gradually returns as the car is driven.
To set the charge limit:
1. On the Pilot Panel, select
>
ENERGY to display charging options.
2. Press the SET CHARGE LIMIT button.
3. Use the slider to set the desired level
of charge between 50% - 100%. Set
the slider to Daily for general use and
Distance for a long-range trip.
4. Press the DONE button.
Cold Weather Charging Considerations
CAUTION: Do not expose your vehicle
to extreme temperatures for long
periods without driving or connecting
to a charging cable, as this can
negatively affect battery pack life.
When temperatures are below 41°F
(5°C) and you are not driving your car,
connect to a charging cable.
In very cold weather you may experience
a range reduction. The Pilot Panel will
automatically switch to the
ENERGY
screen, dispaying the reduction and remaining
range.
When the battery pack is too cold
and needs to reserve energy, a blue
battery warning indicator will be
displayed on the Instrument Cluster.
High-Voltage Battery Pack & Charging 147
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