1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 32

D If the charge connector is damaged, repair or replace it as as possible. If you use the aged charge connector, you be burned or you may get an tric shock. soon dammay elec- HOW TO CHARGE [NORMAL CHARGE] 1. When you connect the charge connector, charging starts automatically after a few seconds. 2. When the batteries are fully charged, the charger stops automatically. To stop the charging in the middle of the operation, turn on the stop switch on the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). When you must pull out the charge connector during charging, first push the stop switch and then pull out the connector. D Keep flammable objects such as cigarettes or sparks away from the traction batteries. Since flammable gas may be produced from the traction batteries, a fire or explosion may occur. There are 2 ways to apply a charge: normal charge and charging by timer. Tips for Battery Charging: When the ambient temperature is low, charging capacity decreases by the battery characteristics. When the ambient temperature is low, it is recommended to charge indoors. When it is high, charge indoors, in the shade or at night. 24