CHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
1
.
Put the vehicle in PARK
.
2
.
Turn the ignition to the OFF position
.
3
.
Remove the Level 1 EVSE from its storage bin by lifting the rear cargo cover
.
4
.
Uncoil the entire length of the EVSE
(charge cord)
.
5
.
Plug the EVSE into a standard 120V AC
outlet that is properly grounded
.
It is
recommended that the EVSE is con-
nected to an AC outlet on a circuit
which is not electrically loaded by other
devices
.
Extension cords may not be
used
.
NOTE:
All of the EVSE LED’s illuminate green
.
6
.
Open the charge receptacle door
.
NOTE:
The charge receptacle door is locked
whenever the vehicle is locked
.
Unlock the doors to unlock the charge receptacle door
for charging
.
7
.
Plug the EVSE into the charge receptacle
.
Push the EVSE in firmly until it is completely
engaged (if not completely engaged the vehicle may not charge)
.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Charge Receptacle
GETTING STARTED
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