Toyota Scion iQ EV, Руководство пользователя

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5-4. How to charge
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Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
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In very hot or very cold temperatures.
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The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity (the headlights or audio system
are on).
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There is a power outage during charging.
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Supply power is adjusted at charging stations.
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The supply voltage is unstable.
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The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle being
left unused for a long period of time.
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Capacity reduction of the traction battery
The charge of the traction battery will decline gradually when the traction bat-
tery is in use.
The rate at which it declines will differ in accordance with environmental con-
ditions and the way in which the vehicle is used. By observing the following
precautions, battery charge decline can be suppressed.
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Avoid charging during extremely hot weather.
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Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct sun-
light when the battery is fully charged.
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Do not charge the battery when the battery temperature is high. (
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Do not repeatedly perform charging when the battery is close to fully
charged.
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Use normal charging as much as possible.
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Charge battery only when low if not driving often to maximize battery life.
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If the vehicle will not be used for a long time, do not have the battery fully
charged. However, do not leave it completely discharged.
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Use the charging timer function as much as possible in order to fully charge
the traction battery immediately before starting off (the timer function cannot
be used during quick charging).
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Handling the traction battery
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