Operation Manual

Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
3-14 General information/Charging
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Precautions during Charg-
ing the Main Drive Lithium-
ion Battery
WARNING
 Improper charging can result in a fire,
property damage, and serious injury or
death.
Read the instructions described below
carefully and follow them. Also read and
follow the instructions for “Regular
charging (charging method with rated AC
120V outlet)” on page 3-15, Regular
charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) on page 3-24 and
“Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger)” on page 3-24 before using
the charging device.
• Never connect or disconnect the charge
connector or plug with wet hands.
• Make sure there is no water or foreign
materials in the charge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are not
damaged or affected by rust or corro-
sion. If any of these conditions are notice-
able, do not charge the main drive
lithium-ion battery.
• Never touch the metal contacts of the
charge port, charge connector or plug.
• Never charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery or touch the vehicle when there is
lightning. A lightning strike may back
feed into the charger causing damage
and possible personal injury or death.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge
port or charging cable.
• If you notice unusual odor or smoke
coming from the vehicle, charging cable
or plug, or if the charging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging
immediately.
 Individuals using an electro-medical
apparatus such as implantable pacemak-
ers and implantable cardiovascular-defi-
brillators should check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm
the effect of the electromagnetic waves
from charging. The electromagnetic waves
may affect the operations of the electro-
medical apparatus.
 If you have an implantable cardiac pace-
maker or an implantable cardiovascular
defibrillator, while the main drive lithium-
ion battery is charging:
• Keep away from the charge connector or
control box.
• Do not stay inside the vehicle.
• Do not go inside the vehicle, for example
to remove or place an item in the passen-
ger compartment.
WARNING
• Do not open the rear hatch, for example
to remove or place an item in the cargo
area.
Charging may affect the operation of
electric medical devices and result in
serious personal injury or death.
 Keep away from the cooling fan under the
hood during charging. During charging,
the cooling fan may automatically be
operated even if the electric motor switch
is in the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
 To prevent damage to the charging equip-
ment:
• Do not close the charge port lid without
closing the cap.
• Do not subject the charging equipment to
impact.
• Do not pull or twist the charge cable.
• Do not drag the charge cable.
• Do not store charging equipment in loca-
tions where the temperature is above 185 °F
(85 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).
• Do not place the charging equipment close
to a heater or other heat source.
 Make sure the inner cap is closed on the
charge port when charging is finished. If the
charge port lid is closed when the cap is
opened, water or foreign materials may enter
the charge port.
WARNING
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