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Charging Your Vehicle – Information Messages

Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my vehicle have a hum or fan noise when charging?
A hum or a fan noise could be present
when charging the high voltage
battery. This is a normal operation as
your vehicle is keeping the battery cool
while charging.
Note: Select charge settings on the home
page of the touchscreen or under the vehicle
settings menu to access charge preferences.
Charging may not begin upon plugging in
if you have set up preferred charge times
for this vehicle location...
Automatic Transmission Precautions
WARNING: When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage...
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Speed Sign Recognition – Information Messages
Speed Sign Recognition – Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the speed limit change
without any sign on the road?
The speed limit changes due to the
speed limit data stored in the map
data.
Why does speed sign recognition show
a wrong speed limit?
The system shows a wrong speed limit
due to incorrect and outdated map
data or due to incorrect..
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.
Running Out of Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING: Flow of fuel through a
fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produ..