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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (AC CHARGE)
AC Charge
You can use a AC Charger at public
charging stations and the charging ca‐
ble (if equipped) in the cargo compart‐
ment of your car.
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Shape of charger and how to use
the charger may be different for
each manufacturer.
How to Connect AC Charger
1. While the brake pedal is pressed,
engage the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, place the
shift lever in P (Park), and turn OFF
the vehicle.
If you try to charge while the shift
lever is not placed in P (Park), it will
automatically move to P (Park).
However, charge the battery only
when the shift lever is placed in P
for safety reasons.
3. Open the charging door by pressing
the ( ) of the charging door. The
charging door will not open if the
vehicle door is locked.
WARNING
If you cannot open the charging door
due to freezing weather, tap lightly
or remove any ice near the charging
door. Do not try to forcibly open the
charging door.
4. Open the charging door and press
the AC charging inlet cover release
tab (1) to open the AC charging in‐
let cover.
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