Disconnecting AC charger
To prevent charging cable theft, the charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the vehicle's doors are locked. Unlock all doors to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet.
However, if the vehicle is in the charging connector While charging mode, the charging connector automatically unlocks from the inlet when charging is completed.
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In order to disconnect 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.
Before disconnecting the charging connector, make sure the vehicle's doors are unlocked. When the doors are locked, the charging connector lock release button (1) will not work.
When disconnecting the charging connector, do not try to disconnect it by force while not pressing the release button. This may damage the charging connector and vehicle charging inlet.
If the charging connector lock does not unlatch even after the door lock doors have been unlocked, use the emergency release lever in the motor room and press the charging connector lock release button (1) to disconnect the charging connector. If this occurs, the charging connector lock function may have a problem so have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
