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Connecting AC charger

1
While the brake pedal is pressed, engage the parking brake.
2
Turn OFF all switches, place the shifter dial in P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.

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

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

3
Press the arrow symbol [▶] on the charging door to open the charging door. The charging door opens only when the vehicle's doors are unlocked.
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 due to public charging, 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.

* Charging Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode

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

  • LOCK Mode: When the charging connector is properly connected, the charging connector will be automatically locked.

  • Auto Mode: When the charging connector is properly connected and charging is initiated, the charge connector will automatically lock, and when charging has completed automatically unlock.

For more information, refer to the More Details.

8
Connect the charging plug to the electric outlet at a AC charging station to start charging.
AC Charger
9
Check if the charge indicator lamp In the instrument cluster is turned ON.

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.

NOTICE

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

  • You cannot move the shifter dial other than P (Park) while charging. Charging stops immediately. If you want to start charging again, place the shifter dial to P (Park) and press the POWER button to the OFF position. Unplug and reconnect the charging cable to start charging again.

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

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

* 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 reserved 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 "-".

NOTICE

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.

CAUTION

In order to disconnect the charging connector, release the door lock to unlatch the charging connector lock, if the charge auto lock has not been activated.

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