Charging the hybrid battery
The hybrid battery is charged using a charging cable that is located in a storage compartment in the cargo area.
Important
Note
The time it takes for the hybrid battery to be charged is dependent on the charging current that is used.
Note
Warning
Charging cable handle and charging input socket
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- Indicators on the charging cable's control unit
- Indicator lamp in the car's charging input socket
- Image and text in the driver display
The car's starter battery is charged when the hybrid battery is charging and charging is ended when the hybrid battery is fully charged. The starter batter is also charged while driving.
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 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. Therefore, use the charging station's charging cable and follow the instructions at the charging station.