Charging output
Charging output is used to charge the hybrid batteries and precondition the vehicle. Charging is performed by connecting a charging cable between the vehicle's charging socket and a 120/240 V electrical socket (alternating current) or via a charging station.
When the charging cable is activated, a message will be displayed in the instrument panel and an indicator light in the vehicle's charging socket will illuminate. Charging output is primarily used for battery charging, but is also used for preconditioning. When the vehicle's batteries are charging, the 12 V battery is also charged at the same time.
Important
Never detach the charging cable from the 120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current) while charging is in progress – the 120/240 V outlet could be damaged in such circumstances. Always interrupt charging first and then disconnect the charging cable – first from the vehicle's charging socket and then from the 120/240 V outlet.
Important
Note
- In extremely cold or hot weather, part of the charging current is used to heat/cool the hybrid batteries and the passenger compartment, resulting in a longer charging time.
- The charging time is longer if preconditioning has been selected. The time required depends primarily on the ambient temperature.
- For rapid charging, the highest charging output is achieved when the hybrid batteries are almost discharged. When the charging level rises, output will be decreased to reduce wear.
Fuse
There are normally several 120/240 V power consumers in one fuse circuit, which means that more than one power consumer (e.g. lighting, vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.) may use the same fuse.