Toyota Scion iQ EV, Owner'S Manual

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2-2. Charging
CAUTION
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Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the following precautions when charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that does not fulfill the requirements, or fail-
ure to observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
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Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
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Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-
Interrupter (GFCI) and supplied by a circuit breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15 A individual circuit is strongly recommended.
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Use of a block heater for charging is prohibited.
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Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-outlet adapter, multi-plugs, or con-
version plug.
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Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited.
The extension cord may overheat and
does not contain a Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
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Do not connect to a power strip.