Precaution for Removing 12 V Battery
- Check that EVSE is not connected.NOTE: If EVSE is connected, the air conditioning system may be automatically activated by the timer A/C function.
- Turn the power switch OFF
ON
OFF. Get out of the vehicle. Close all doors (including back door).
- Check that the charge status indicator lamp does not blink and wait for 5 minutes or more.NOTE: If the battery is removed within 5 minutes after the power switch is turned OFF, plural DTCs may be detected.
- Remove 12 V battery within 1 hour after turning the power switch OFF
ON
OFF.
CAUTION:- After all doors (including back door) are closed, if a door (including back door) is opened before battery terminals are disconnected, start over from Step 1.
- After turning the power switch OFF, if "Remote A/C" is activated by user operation, stop the air conditioner and start over from Step 1.
NOTE:- The 12 V battery automatic charge control may start automatically even when the power switch is in OFF state.
- Once the power switch is turned ON
OFF, the 12 V battery automatic charge control does not start for approximately 1 hour.