How to disconnect DC charger

  1. Remove the charging connector when DC charging is complete, or after you stop charging with the DC charger. The charging connector cannot be removed when locked. The lock is automatically released after charging is complete, so you can remove the charging connector. If the lock is not released after charging is complete, pull the emergency cable for a few seconds. Refer to each respective DC charger manual for details about how to disconnect the charging connector.

  2. Make sure to completely close the charging door.

CAUTION

High frequency noise may be intermittently heard from outside the vehicle when charging with old DC charging stations or DC charging stations with communication delay.

This high frequency noise is heard when the vehicle operates the function to reduce electromagnetic waves on its own to maintain charging. Thus, it is the normal functional behavior of the vehicle which does not affect charging or vehicle performance.

NOTE

  • If you use a DC charger when the vehicle is already fully charged, some DC chargers will send out an error message. When the vehicle is fully charged, do not charge the vehicle.

  • 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.

  • To control the temperature of the high voltage battery whilst charging, the air conditioner is used to cool down the battery which may generate noise from operation of the air conditioner compressor and cooling fan.

    Also, the air conditioner's performance may be degraded during summer due to operation of the cooling system for the high voltage battery.

  • Even though charging is possible with the EV button in the ON/START position, for you safety, start charging when the EV button is in the OFF position and the vehicle shifted to 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.

    During charging, the gear cannot be shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.

  • 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.

  • 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.