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CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (DC CHARGE)
DC Charge (if equipped)
You can charge at high speeds at public
charging stations. Use the charging ca‐
ble installed with DC chargers.
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Actual charger image and charging
method may vary in accordance
with the charger manufacturer.
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If you use a DC Charger when the
vehicle is already fully charged,
some DC chargers will send out an
error message. When the vehicle is
fully charged, do not charge the ve‐
hicle.
CAUTION
If you cannot open the charging door
due to freezing weather, try again
after removing any ice near the
charging door. If you open it by
force, the charging door may be
damaged.
How to Connect DC 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.
CAUTION
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.
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