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Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
General information/Charging 3-15
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Precautions during Charg-
ing the Main Drive Lithium-
ion Battery
WARNING
 Improper charging can result in a fire,
property damage, and serious injury or
death.
Read the instructions described below
carefully and follow them. Also read and
follow the instructions for “Regular
charging (charging method with rated AC
120V outlet)” on page 3-16, Regular
charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) on page 3-26 and
“Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger)” on page 3-27 before using
the charging device.
• Do not touch regular charge port, regu-
lar charge connector, plug and outlet
with wet hands.
• Keep away from water when connecting
the regular charge port, regular charge
connector, plug and outlet.
• Do not perform charging outdoors in
adverse weather, such as heavy rain,
heavy snow or strong winds, or when
adverse weather is expected.
• Never charge or touch the vehicle when
lightning or thunder is observed or
expected. A lightning strike may back
feed into the regular charger causing
damage and possible personal injury or
death. If lightning or thunder begins
during regular charging, do not touch
the vehicle or the EV charging cable and
turn off the breaker.
• Make sure there is no water or foreign
materials in the charge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are not
damaged or affected by rust or corro-
sion. If any of these conditions are notice-
able, do not charge the main drive
lithium-ion battery.
• Never touch the metal contacts of the
charge port, charge connector or plug.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge
port or charging cable.
• If you notice unusual odor or smoke
coming from the vehicle, charging cable
or plug, or if the charging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging
immediately.
 Keep away from the cooling fan under the
hood during charging. During charging,
the cooling fan may automatically be
operated even if the electric motor switch
is in the “LOCK” position.
WARNING
 Some public regular chargers may not be
compatible with your vehicle. If necessary,
consult an administrator or the maker of
the regular charger to determine whether
the charger is compatible with your vehi-
cle before using it. Also be sure to use the
regular charger according to operating
procedures indicated on the body of the
regular charger.
CAUTION
 Do not place the selector lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) position
while the regular charger is connected. If the
selector lever is placed in a position other
than the “P” position, the vehicle could acci-
dentally move resulting in damage to the reg-
ular charge connector. If the selector lever is
placed in any position other than “P” posi-
tion while the regular charge connector is
still connected and the electric motor switch
is the “ON” position, a warning buzzer will
sound.

To prevent damage to the charging equip-
ment:
• Do not close the charge port lid without
closing the cap.
• Do not subject the charging equipment to
impact.
• Do not pull or twist the charge cable.
• Do not drag the charge cable.
WARNING
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