Charging methods The following methods can be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery). Types of charging methods Charging from an external power source (How to charge) This is a charging method used when charging from an AC outlet (120 V) with the AC charging cable equipped to the vehicle or charging at a public charging station. The charging start time (or departure time) and day can be set to carry out charging using the charging schedule at the desired date and time. (Using the charging schedule function) Using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode (Switching to the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode) The plug-in hybrid system can be switched to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) using electricity generated by gasoline engine operation. The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the charging from an external power source. Charging-linked functions This vehicle is equipped with several functions that are linked with charging. “ My Room Mode” (Using the “My Room Mode”) When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electrical components such as the air conditioning system or audio system can be used using the external power source^*. ^*The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) may be used depending on the situation. Heaters Hybrid battery (traction battery) “ Battery Heater” When the outside temperature is low and the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, this function automatically warms the hybrid battery (traction battery) until it reaches or exceeds a certain temperature. “ Battery Heater” will operate when the “ Battery Heater” of the “ Charging Settings” on the multi-information display is on. (Vehicle Settings) Hybrid battery (traction battery) warming control (Alaska and Canada only) This control operates after the AC charging cable remains connected to the vehicle for 3 days and “ Battery Heater” automatically stops. It automatically insulates the hybrid battery (traction battery) in extremely low temperatures. This control stops 31 days after the AC charging cable is connected, even if it is still connected to the vehicle. When this control operates, charging schedule settings are ignored and charging starts. “ Battery Cooler” When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is hot and the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, this function cools the hybrid battery (traction battery) before charging is carried out. “ Battery Cooler” will operate when the “ Battery Cooler” of the “ Charging Settings” on the multi-information display is on. (Vehicle Settings) When the charging voltage is 120 V, the function does not operate. Note: Traction battery heating and cooling system (“ Battery Heater” and “ Battery Cooler”) The system operates when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is below or above a certain temperature. The system may operate when charging is not being performed. When the charging schedule is used (Using the charging schedule function), this function will operate according to the charging schedule. “ Battery Heater” When “ Battery Heater” is operating, the charging indicator illuminates. When the AC charging cable is removed from the vehicle or remains connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days, the system automatically stops. When “ Battery Heater” is operating during charging, the charging time may be longer than normal. If the outside temperature becomes high while “ Battery Heater” is operating, charging may complete earlier than the “ Departure” or “ Departure time” time set. (Select the charging mode“Start” or “Start at set time”“Departure” or “Departure time”) When the following operations are performed while “ Battery Heater” is operating, the hybrid battery (traction battery) heating operation stops. The shift lever is changed to any position other than P The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated (Remote Air Conditioning System) “ Battery Heater” may operate even when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged depending on the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery). The remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) decreases when “ Battery Heater” operates. The charging operation may start again to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery). “ Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” may be shown when the charging connector is removed while recharging. (When charging-related message is displayed) “ Battery Cooler” The charging indicator is illuminated while “ Battery Cooler” is on standby or operating. “ Battery Cooler” is implemented for a maximum of approximately 30 minutes. However, when the “ Departure” or “ Departure time” time is set (Select the charging mode“Start” or “Start at set time”“Departure” or “Departure time”) and there is not sufficient time between the current time and the time that charging will complete, “ Battery Cooler” operation time may become shorter. When there is a small amount of remaining charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery), even if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is hot, “ Battery Cooler” may not be implemented. When the traction battery is almost completely charged, “ Battery Cooler” may not be implemented. When the following operations are performed while “ Battery Cooler” is operating, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling operation stops. The hood is opened The power switch is turned to any mode other than off The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated (Remote Air Conditioning System) “ Charge Now” is implemented (Turning “Charge Now” on and off) “ Battery Cooler” uses the power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) and external power source. While “ Battery Cooler” is operating, the amount of the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases and decreases in a certain range, and does not increase as in normal charging. The operation of “ Battery Cooler” is recognized as charging by a charger. The charger that calculates the fee according to charging time causes a charging fee.