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Charging

Before Charging

Check the following items before you start charging your vehicle.

•

Make sure you plug the charging cable directly into the wall outlet dedicated to
vehicle charging.

Do not use extension cords, adaptors, or multi-outlet plugs between the
charging cable and the outlet.

•

Make sure the charging cable is fully uncoiled before use.

•

Make sure the control box, charging connector, and charging cable are free from
any damage, including cracks or frays.

If you find any damage to the devices, contact a dealer.

•

Make sure the charging connector and inlet are clean.

If you find any contamination or foreign object in the connector or inlet,
contact a dealer.

•

Make sure the charging cable is dry.

Check that there is no water in the immediate area, and that your hands are
dry.

Note: Outlet needs to be in good shape. Worn or damaged outlet will not make
good contact with the plug. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted and does not come
out of the outlet after installation. A loose connection will cause excessive heat build
up within the plug and damage it.

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Charge the High Voltage battery using a AC or CCS2 DC charger

There are two ways to charge the High Voltage battery; by using a professionally
installed AC 230 volt or CCS2 DC charger.

*1:

Charging time varies depending on conditions, such as the remaining battery level and the ambient
temperature.

The suggested full charging time in this table indicates the hours it may likely take
for the High Voltage battery to be fully charged from the moment the low charge
indicator comes on with the ambient temperature at 77°F (25°C).

Charging with

Suggested charging time

CCS2 DC

30 minutes (80% charge)

AC 230V (32amp)

5-10.5 hours (full charge)

Charging

When the battery warming system is activated, the
battery may take longer to charge.

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected, vehicle
charging is not possible. After reconnecting the
12-volt battery, turn the power system on, then turn
it off.
Confirm that charging is possible.

Turning on the Power

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WARNING

Charging the High Voltage battery under
the following conditions is a potential
source of electric shock and fire, which can
result in serious injury or death:

•

Charging the battery during an electric
storm.

•

Using the charging cable near water or
handling with wet hands.

•

Using a charger, whose case is broken or
cracked or whose cable is frayed or
damaged.

Never charge the vehicle in any of the
above situations.

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Charging

Before using a vehicle charging cable, inspect the
cable for damage such as scratches, cracks, or tears.
If you find any damage, do not use the charging
cable; instead, take it to a dealer for inspection.

If a blackout or other electrical interruption occurs
during vehicle charging, the vehicle will automatically
resume charging once power is restored.

To avoid damage to the charger, take these
precautions:

•

Do not hit the charging connector components
with a hard object or drop them on the ground.

•

Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.

•

Do not use or store near any sources of heat.

•

Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.

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Driving

You can use the climate control system or audio in the vehicle while charging it. If
the power system is activated while charging, you can power functions such as the
climate control system, AC power outlet, audio, seat heater.

Power Flow

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When using the climate control system or the indoor outlet,

is displayed.

Using them may cause your vehicle to charge more slowly.

Charging

NOTICE

Do not charge the vehicle with a vehicle cover on. It
can cause a malfunction and damage the vehicle or
charging components.

Inspect the charging cable plug and charging
connector, as well as the vehicle’s charge inlet,
before use. If the plug or connector are dirty or
otherwise contaminated, carefully clean them with a
dry clean cloth before use. Do not wipe the metal
part of the inlet and the charging connector. Also, if
you are unable to clean the plug or connector, if the
inlet is dirty, or if any are damaged or corroded, take
the charging cable and vehicle to a dealer for
inspection and possible repair.

WARNING

Using a charger that is damaged or
modified can cause electrical shock and
fire, which can result in serious injury or
death.

Never disassemble or modify the charger. If
the charger becomes damaged, stop using
it and consult a dealer.

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Stop your vehicle at a station specific for
electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the bonnet.

Put the transmission into

(

Turn off the power system.

Press and hold the charge lid release button
or lid open button.

The lid opens.

Key

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The charge lamp (white) inside the
charge lid comes on for about 100
seconds.

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How to Charge (AC)

How to Charge (AC)

Charging equipment with the following identifier is
compatible with AC charging.

Label Locations

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The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging.

The charge lid can also be opened by audio/
information screen.

EV Menu

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The High Voltage battery may not be charged even if
the charge connector is properly connected to the
vehicle’s inlet when the charging timer is set but the
timer has not yet started.

Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the AC charging
equipment.

If you unplug the charging connector from the inlet,
charging cancels automatically.

Charge Lid Release Button

Lid Open Button

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Open the charge lid.

Open the inlet cap.

To connect the cable to the vehicle.

The charge lamp on the charge lid blinks
(blue).

How to Charge (AC)

Lid open button control

Press lid open button with keyless remote.

Press lid open button.

To avoid damage to the charger, take these
precautions:

•

Do not hit the charge connector components with
a hard object or drop them on the ground.

•

Do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on the
charging cable.

•

Do not use or store near any sources of heat.

•

Do not expose to liquids or use harsh chemicals to
clean.

If the charging connector does not disengage, do not
engage it forcefully, and follow the procedures
mentioned in the following page.

If You Cannot Disengage the Charging
Connector

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Charge connector release control

Press the release button with keyless remote.

Press the release button.

When vehicle is locked

When vehicle is unlocked

When vehicle is locked

When vehicle is unlocked

Charge Lid

Inlet Cap

Charge Lamp (blue)

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When charging is completed

Press the release button to disengage the
charging connector from the inlet.

Make sure to put the cover back on the
inlet before you close the lid.

The charge lamp on the charge lid change to
blue.

How to Charge (AC)

If the doors are locked, the charging connector
cannot be disengaged unless you carry the keyless
remote.
To disengage it, unlock the doors.
If you do not disengage it within 30 seconds of
unlocking the doors, the charging connector will
automatically relock.

Release Button

Charge Lamp (blue)

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Using a Timer

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Using a Timer

You can set the timer for the High Voltage battery charge using the audio/
information screen.
The vehicle begins charging except at the scheduled time when the charging
connector is connected to the vehicle.

Charging Wait Time Schedule Setting

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Select

EV Menu

icon, then select

Charging

Wait Time Schedule

The

Charging Wait Time Schedule

can

not be set when you do not have the GPS
after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
Move to an appropriate communication
environment and set the schedule again.

Select

Setting 1

Setting 2

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Audio/information screen

Using a Timer

When the battery warming system is activated, it may
not be sufficiently charged.

Audio/information screen

Start/End Time

: The battery will be charged except

at the time during you have designated not to start.

Start Date

: The battery will be charged except at the

time during you have designated not to start.

Location

: Select

HOME

Anywhere

HOME

may be selected when your vehicle is

charged at near your home. If so, charge your
vehicle using the key fob.

Anywhere

will be selected when the location of

your home is not registered.

ON/OFF

: Select

OFF

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Using a Timer

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Select the item you want to set.

Select

Save

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Using a Timer

Driving

Stop your vehicle at a station specific for
electric vehicles. Park with the charge lid
closest to the charge plug, just in front of
the bonnet.

Put the transmission into

(

Turn off the power system.

Press and hold the charge lid release button
or lid open button.

The lid opens.

Key

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The charge lamp (white) inside the
charge lid comes on for about 100
seconds.

Open the charge lid.

Open the inlet cap.

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How to Charge (DC)

How to Charge (DC)

Charging equipment with the following identifier is
compatible with DC charging.

Label Locations

P. 103

Do not use any charging cables longer than 30 m
(98.4 ft.).

The charge speed slows down towards the
completion of the battery charging.

The charge lid also be opened by audio/information
screen.

EV Menu

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Be sure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions provided with the CCS2 DC charger
equipment.

Lid open button control

Press lid open button with keyless remote.

Press lid open button.

When vehicle is locked

When vehicle is unlocked

Charge Lid Release Button

Lid Open Button

Charge Lid

Inlet Cap

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Using a Timer

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To connect the cable to the vehicle.

The charge lamp on the charge lid blinks
(blue).

When connecting the charging cable to
the vehicle, insert the connector until it
hits the back so that it does not tilt.

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When charging is completed

The charging connector to disengage it from
the inlet.
If the charging connector has a release
button, press it to release the charging
connector from the inlet.

Make sure to put the cover back on the
inlet before you close the lid.

The charge lamp on the charge lid change to
blue.

How to Charge (DC)

When you want to stop charging, follow the
instructions for the use of the charger.
Once the charging is stopped, you can release the
charging connector.
If the charging connector does not disengage, do not
engage it forcefully, and follow the procedures
mentioned in the following page.

If You Cannot Disengage the Charging
Connector

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Charge Lamp (blue)

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Shows the High Voltage battery charging status.
If it blinks for a while, then stays on after the charging connector is plugged in, it indicates that the
battery is being charged.

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Charge Lamp on the Vehicle Side

Charge Lamp

Charge lamp status

Explanation

Blinks slowly (white)

●

The charger is ready to charge the battery.

●

Charging is programmed to start using the timer.

The charge lamp goes off after about five seconds.

Sweep (blue)

●

The battery is being charged.

●

The climate control system is activated with the remote while the
charging cable is plugged in.

Stays on (blue)

●

Charging is complete.

Blinks once after staying on

for a few seconds. (blue)

●

The battery has been fully charged and the battery heating
system has been activated.

Blinks rapidly (red)

●

There is a problem with the charging system.

Charging does not start.

Stays on (red)

●

Charging connector not inserted correctly.

When connecting the charging cable to the vehicle, insert the
connector until it hits the back so that it does not tilt.

Stays on (white)

●

When the charging lid is opened.

●

When the charger's stop button is pressed.

●

When stopped by the charger timer.

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High Voltage Battery

Driving

High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery level may
get low. Keeping your vehicle’s battery level low can shorten the battery life,
negatively affecting the vehicle’s range. To maintain the battery while the vehicle is
not in use, recharge the battery at least once every three months.
The High Voltage battery life can also be affected by ambient temperature. In
particular, when it is cold outside, the vehicle’s driving range can be reduced, and a
longer battery charging time is required. In addition, parking in extremely hot or cold
environments can accelerate battery drain.
To help extend the lifespan of the battery, it is recommended that you fully charge
the battery each time prior to driving.

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Battery Warming System

Designed to prevent the temperature of the battery from dropping when outside
temperatures drop, thereby maintaining starting and running efficiency.
When outside temperatures are low, the battery warming system will use the power
from the charging equipment to maintain the temperature of the battery until the
next time the vehicle is driven.

High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery drains over time, and under
some conditions, drains faster. When the battery life
is shortened, this changes the vehicle’s driving
distance.

Battery Warming System

If the temperature of the High Voltage battery drops
to -30°C or below, the power system will not start.
Wait for the High Voltage battery to warm up or
move the vehicle to a warmer location. Note using
the battery heating system will not help in this case.

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Maximum Charge Setting

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Maximum Charge Setting

You can use the audio/information screen to change the maximum charge limit of
the high voltage battery when using AC charging equipment.

Charging Limit Settings

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If the charge station is located up on a hill, you do not need to fully charge the
vehicle at the station. This is because additional electrical energy can be stored in the
High Voltage battery as the motor acts an electric generator while going down a hill.

Select

EV Menu

Select

Charging Limit Settings

Select

Home

Away

You can set the maximum charge setting
based on the location of the vehicle
when charging.

Home

: The location set as home

Away

: Any other location

Choose your preferred charge amount.

Select

Save

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Settings on the audio/information screen

Settings on the audio/information screen

The maximum charge limit is only applicable to AC
charging.
To charge with the charge amount set in

Home

, you

need to register the home position with navigation
system.

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Energy Economy

Improving Energy Economy

Achieving energy economy is dependent on several factors, including driving
conditions, load weight, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the rated energy
economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your energy economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.

•

Maintain the specified tyre pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Energy Economy

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Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.

Before Performing Maintenance