After properly connecting the vehicle to the
receptacle, the charger will initiate a four stage
charging process. In the first stage, the battery is
tested. Further charging is prohibited if the charger
discovers a fault. If the battery passes, the charger
determines the appropriate charging rate, depending
upon the voltage of the battery pack, and charges
the battery pack. In the second and third stages, the
voltage is regulated, and charging is completed. The
battery is maintained at the full state of charge in
the fourth stage. If the vehicle is left on, the charger
Plug GFCI cord into working 120V AC outlet using
procedure posted next to charge inlet on vehicle
or on pp. 65-66 of your Owner's Manual. Use a
circuit capable of carrying 15A without tripping the
circuit breaker.
START-Set parking brake
Is the battery charge
indicator showing on
the gauge?
Batteries are charging. Wait at least 12
hours for complete charge.
Vehicle is now fully charged
Contact dealer for service. Battery
pack voltage may be too low.
What
10 minutes and
check again. Is battery charge
indicator showing?
Unplug
cord from
vehicle and
turn drive mode selector
switch to drive. Is the battery
outline solid and all five bars
present on the
gauge?
Is this the first time through this charge cycle?
YES
YES
YES
YES
Contact dealer for service. Battery Pack
voltage may be too low.
NO
NO
NO
NO
Charging
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