How to connect AC charger

  1. While the brake pedal is pressed, engage the parking brake.

  2. Turn OFF all switches, place the gear in P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.

    If you try to charge while the gear is not placed in P (Park), it will automatically move to P (Park).

    However, charge the battery only when the gear is placed in P for safety reasons.

  3. Press the charging door to open the charging door. The charging door opens only when the vehicle's doors are unlocked.

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    CAUTION

    If you cannot open the charging door due to freezing weather, tap lightly or remove any ice near the charging door. Do not try to forcibly open the charging door.

  4. Open the charging door and remove the AC charging inlet cover (1) to access the AC charging inlet port.

    CAUTION

    In order to connect the charging connector, release the door lock to unlatch the charging connector lock system.

    If not, the charging connector and the vehicle's charging inlet may be damaged.

  5. Check if there is any dust, foreign substances, water or moisture on the charging connector and charging inlet.

  6. Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle AC charging inlet.

  7. Push the connector until you hear a "clicking" sound. If the charging connector and charging terminal are not connected properly or damaged, this may cause a fire.

    For more information about how to charge and how to disconnect, please refer to the manual of each AC charger.

    The shape of the charging connector may be different for each manufacturer.

  8. Connect the charging plug to the electric outlet at an AC charging station to start charging.

    NOTE

    If the charging connector and charging inlet are not connected properly, the connector may droop or vibrate. In this case, hold the charging connector handle and push it all the way in.

    Figure 1. AC Charger
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  9. Check if the charge indicator lamp In the instrument cluster is turned ON.

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    Charging does not occur when the charging indicator lamp is OFF.

    When the charging connector and charging plug are not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge.

    NOTE

    • You can start charging when the EV button is in the OFF position and the gear is in P (Park). After charging has started, you can use electrical components, such as the radio by pressing the EV button to the ACC or ON position.

    • Do not shift out of P (Park) while charging. If the vehicle is shifted to other gear, charging stops immediately. If you want to start charging again, place the gear to P (Park) again or press the EV button to the OFF position. Unplug and reconnect the charging cable to start charging again.

    • During charging, you cannot move the gear from P (parking) to other positions.

  10. After charging has started, estimated charging time, current SOC (State Of Charge), and charge level in kW. is displayed, as well as the charge level, on the instrument cluster for about 1 minute.

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    A: Remaining Time

    The remaining charging time in the LCD image may differ from actual charging time.

    If you open the driver door while charging, the estimated charging time is also displayed on the instrument cluster for about 1 minute.

    When scheduled charging is set, the estimated charging time is displayed as "--".

    If air conditioning/remote air conditioning control is set, the estimated time to charge is displayed as "--".

CAUTION

If the charge auto unlock has not been activated, release the door lock to unlatch it.

If not, the charging connector and the vehicle's charging inlet may be damaged.

NOTE

Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required for charging the battery may vary.

Charging connector AUTO/LOCK mode

When the charging connector and the charging inlet are connected, you can choose the mode on the infotainment system. The charging connector will be locked at a different time depending on the selected mode.

For more information, refer to the Charging connector lock.