Charging the hybrid battery
The hybrid battery is charged using a charging cable which is located in a storage compartment in the cargo area.
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The time it takes for the hybrid battery to be charged is dependent on the charging current that is used.
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Warning
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- Indicators on the charging cable's control unit.
- Indicator lamp in the car's charging input socket.
- Illustration and text in the driver display.
The starter battery is charged when the hybrid battery is charging and terminated when the hybrid battery is fully charged.
If the hybrid battery's temperature is below -10 ºC (14 ºF) or above 40 ºC (104 ºF) then it may mean that some of the car's functions are changed or unavailable because the capacity of the hybrid batteries is reduced outside this temperature range.
Electric operation is not possible if the temperature of the battery is too low or too high. If drive mode PURE is then selected, the combustion engine starts.
Charging with fixed control unit in accordance with mode 31
In certain markets the control unit is installed within a charging station connected to the mains power circuit. In which case, the charging cable has no control unit of its own. Instead, it has a special connector that is used to connect the charging cable to the charging station. Follow the instructions at the charging station.
Charging with the petrol engine
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The car can also generate power for the hybrid battery and the battery is charged.
- The hybrid battery is recharged during gentle braking with the brake pedal. The car's kinetic energy is then converted to electrical energy, which is used to charge the hybrid battery.
- In gear position B, the car uses electric motor braking when the accelerator pedal is released, while the hybrid battery is recharged at the same time.
- The hybrid battery can also be charged by the car's engine.