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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...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-023
(T73T-1217-A)
Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup
204-180
(T93P-5493-A)
Remover/Installer, BushingTKIT-1993-FLMTKIT-1993-LMTKIT-1993-FM
205-138
(T80T-4000-D)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
205-140
(T80T-4000-F)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-480Installer, Drive Pi..
Heated Windshield
(If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, raz..