Operation Manual

General information/Charging

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OTE

● Repeatedly performing only quick charging (if so

equipped) can reduce the battery capacity. Regular charg-

ing is recommended unless quick charging is necessary.

● To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-

ion battery, the following is recommended:

• Fully charge the vehicle by regular charging every 2

weeks.

• Do not repeat charging when the main drive lithium-ion

battery is at or near the full charge.

● Both of the regular charging and quick charge cannot be

performed at the same time. The quick charging (if so

equipped) is given priority.

● It is recommended that you perform regular charging from

2 bars or less on the energy level gauge to full at least

every three months. This lets the energy level gauge adjust

to decreases in battery capacity and correctly show the

remaining energy in the main drive lithium-ion battery.

CAUTION

● To prevent damage to the charging equipment:

• 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 locations

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.

● Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is in use.

This may cause damage to the charge connector.

● Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12V

starter battery at the same time that the main drive

lithium-ion battery is being charged. Doing so may

damage the vehicle or charging cable and could

cause an injury. See “Jump-starting” in the “6. For

emergency” section.

● Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause

damage to the charging equipment and vehicle.

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