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Charging method for 12V battery
A- It is recommended to charþe the
12V battery by startinþ and run‐
ninþ the vehicle (HEV Ready Mode)
ýor a minimum oý 30 minutes iý a
12V reset, or jump start has been
used.
B- Iý you cannot start the vehicle :
• Aýter connectinþ the jumper cables at
the recommended locations, you
should press 12V Batt Reset switch
(1) to charþe the battery.
• The voltaþe ranþe oý the charþer
should be 13.3~14V and its current
ranþe should be less than 60A. (13.8V
is recommended).
CAUTION
• The use of an improper charger
with a voltage and current range
higher than specified may cause
overheating and damage to the
12V battery.
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• The use of an incorrect charger
will lead to a power shut-off to
save the 12V battery. Stop using
the incorrect charger once the
power of the vehicle is shut off.
External power source using 12V
battery (Except the use of dash
cameras)
The use oý external power accessories
may reduce perýormance and ýunction
oý the vehicle. Especially, the use oý
dash cameras may cause a shut oýý the
power oý the vehicle prior to the dash
camera s automatic shut-down.
Iý the power oý the car is shut oýý, start
the vehicle as explained above (reýer to
Over discharþe oý 12V battery on
paþe 1-39)
Method to disconnect the (-)
cable for regular maintenance
(For Hybrid)
What to do in an emerþency
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