Charging methods The following methods can be used to charge the traction battery. Types of charging methods AC charging (How to use AC charging) This is a charging method used when charging from an AC outlet with the AC charging cable or charging that use an AC charger. By setting charging schedule, it is also possible to charge at the desired date and time. (Using the charging schedule function) DC charging (How to use DC charging) This is a charging method that uses a DC charger that complies with SAE J 1772. The traction battery can be charged in a shorter time than AC charging. SAE is an abbreviation for an industrial standard issued by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Charging-linked functions This vehicle is equipped with several functions that are linked with charging. Charging-linked functions My Room Mode My Room Mode (Using My Room Mode) When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electrical components such as the air conditioning system and audio system can be used by the power supply from an external power source^*. ^*Depending on the situation, electricity of the traction battery may be consumed. Battery (traction battery) Traction battery heater Charging-linked functions Traction battery heater Heaters Traction battery heater Traction battery Traction battery heater Traction battery heater When the outside temperature is low and the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, this function automatically warms the traction battery until it reaches or exceeds a certain temperature. The operation of this function is stopped automatically when the charging cable is disconnected or if the charging cable is left connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days. When the timer is charging (Using the charging schedule function), it operates according to the charging start time. Charging-linked functions Traction battery warming control Traction battery warming control This control operates after the charging cable remains connected to the vehicle for approximately 3 days and the traction battery heater automatically stops. It automatically insulates the traction battery in extremely low temperatures. This control stops 31 days after the 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 (traction battery) Traction battery cooler Charging-linked functions Traction battery cooler Traction battery Traction battery cooler Traction battery cooler When the traction battery is hot and the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, this function cools the traction battery to protect it. The function may operate when continuously driving at high speeds such as driving on highways or freeways, or during DC charging. Note: Using My Room Mode during DC charging Using My Room Mode during DC charging Traction battery heater Traction battery heater may operate when charging is not being performed. When traction battery heater is operating, the charging indicator illuminates. When traction battery heater is operating during charging, the charging may take longer than normal. The remaining charge of the traction battery declines when the traction battery heater operates, it might be necessary to recharge the traction battery again in order to supplement the remaining charge. Traction battery cooler For AC charging: Traction battery cooler settings can be changed on the multi-information display. (Changing of the traction battery cooler setting) The charging indicator is illuminated while traction battery cooler is on standby or operating. When the charge level of the traction battery is low, the traction battery cooler may not operate, even if the temperature of the traction battery is high. When the following conditions are met while the traction battery cooler is operating, the cooling operation will stop. The hood is opened The power switch is turned to ACC or ON. The shift position is changed to any position other than P The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated (Remote Air Conditioning System) The remaining charge of the traction battery drops below a certain amount The traction battery cooler operates using power supplied by the traction battery and an external power source. While the traction battery cooler is operating, the charge of the traction battery will increase and decrease within a certain range, and will not increase as during charging. When the traction battery cooler operates, charger will recognize it as the battery being charged. If this function operates while a charger which charges a charging fee is connected to the vehicle, charging fees will apply. Changing of the traction battery cooler setting Setting can be changed on the multi-information display. Use the meter control switches (Changing the meter display) and select “ Vehicle Settings”, “ Charging Settings”, “ Battery Cooler”, and change the setting. When selecting to off, the traction battery output may be restricted depending on the driving situation.