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Connecting DC Charger

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

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

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

3
Press the charging door open symbol [▶] to open the charging door.

You cannot open the charging door when the vehicle's doors are locked.

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. The charging door may be broken if it is forcibly opened.

NOTICE

The charging door will unlock when Driver's door is unlocked.

To unlock charging door:

  • Press the unlock button on your smart key

  • Press the Central Door unlock button on armrest trim of driver's door

  • Pull the driver's inside door handle outward

The charging door will lock when all doors are locked

To lock charging door:

  • Press the lock button on your smart key

  • Press the Central Door lock button on armrest trim of driver's door

* All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph). Charging door is also locked when vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

4
Open the charging door and then open the cover of the charging inlet.
5
Check whether there is dust or foreign substances inside the charging connector and charging inlet.
6
Hold the charging handle and connect it to the vehicle DC charging inlet. Push the connector until you hear a "clicking" sound. If the charging connector and charging terminal are not connected properly, this may cause a fire.

* Refer to the manual for each type of DC charger for how to charge and remove the charger.

* The shape of the charging connector may vary depending on the manufacturer.

7
Check if the charger indicator lamp of the high voltage battery in the instrument cluster in turned ON.

Charging doesn't start when the charging indicator lamp is OFF.

When the charging connector is not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge it again.

CAUTION

  • Charge your car only when the shift gear is placed in P (Park) for safety.

  • You can start charging when the START/STOP button is in the OFF position and the shift gear is in P (Park).

    After charging has started, you can use electrical components such as the radio by pressing the START/STOP button to ACC or ON position.

  • You cannot move the shift gear other than P (Park) while charging

CAUTION

To control the temperature of the high voltage battery while 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 not be optimal during summer due to operation of the cooling system for the high voltage battery.

8
After charging has started, the estimated charging time is displayed on the instrument cluster for about 1 minute.

A: Remaining Time

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

CAUTION

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.