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Hybrid system overview Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
connector is not connected properly,
reconnect the charging cable to
charge.
7. After charging has started, the esti
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mated charging time is displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
minute. It is also displayed, when the
driver’s door is opened with charging
in progress. When scheduled charging
is set, the estimated charging time is
displayed as "--" .
A: Remaining Time
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. The charging door may be broken
if it is forcibly opened.
NOTICE
僅 The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is armed.
僅 The charging is in progress only with
the shift lever is in P (Park). Charging
the battery with the vehicle in the ACC
position is possible. However, it may
discharge the 12V battery. Thus, if
possible, charge the battery with the
vehicle in the OFF position.
僅 Moving the shift lever from P (Park) to
R (Reverse)/N (Neutral)/D (Drive)
stops the charging process. To restart
the charging process, move the shift
lever to P (Park), turn OFF the vehicle,
and disconnect the charging cable.
Then, connect the charging cable
again.
Charging connector AUTO/LOCK
mode
When the charging connector is plugged
into the charging inlet, the connector
lock timing varies with the modes
selected by the user settings menu or
the infotainment screen menu.
僅 LOCK mode: The connector locks
when the charging connector is
plugged into the charging inlet.
僅 AUTO mode: The connector locks
when charging starts. The connector
unlocks when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to "Charging con
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nector AUTO/LOCK mode" on page 1-5.
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