NOTE:
•
The vehicle will initiate the charging cycle automatically when all the conditions are
satisfied
.
•
The vehicle battery gauge will show the pattern for charging
.
•
Do not use an extension cord with
the EVSE
.
•
To remove the EVSE push the button
on the connector and pull firmly to
remove it from the vehicle’s charge
receptacle
.
8
.
When charging is complete, or the ve-
hicle needs to be unplugged, remove the
EVSE by pushing the button on the
charge connector and pull firmly to re-
move it from the charge receptacle
.
9
.
Close the charge receptacle door
.
NOTE:
•
In the event of an error in the charging
process, the AC power to the vehicle will stop and a red indicator will illuminate on
the EVSE
.
•
Keep the door for the charge receptacle closed when not in use
.
Instrument Panel State Of Charge Indicator
•
In addition to the instrument cluster, the vehicle is also equipped with a State Of
Charge indicator
.
The indicator is made up of five lights that are mounted to the cen-
ter of the instrument panel
.
•
The State Of Charge indicator repre-
sents the current state of charge for the
high voltage battery
.
The indicator lights
quickly identify the battery state of
charge while the vehicle is being
charged
.
Each light represents an incre-
mental 20% level of charge
.
Solid and
blinking lights indicate charge status simi-
lar to a mobile device
.
NOTE:
In the event of an error in the charging
process, the outer two lights will blink
.
Battery Gauge
State Of Charge Indicator
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