No-Load Charging Procedure

When the vehicle is stored for an extended period of time, the expected life cycle of the high voltage battery may be affected. To reduce this possibility, the no-load charging procedure should be conducted at least once every 12 months of vehicle storage. The no-load charging should be conducted under the following conditions:

• Apply the parking brake, and block the front wheels.
• Firmly press the brake pedal, and turn the vehicle to the READY TO DRIVE mode.
• Press the accelerator pedal to the floor for 10 seconds while pressing the brake pedal. After 10 seconds, the vehicle starts the engine and holds the engine speed at 1, 200 rpm automatically for high voltage battery charging.

  NOTE: 

• • Do not release the accelerator pedal and brake pedal during high voltage battery charging.
  • After the high voltage battery charging is completed, the engine stops automatically.
• After engine stops, turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.