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Charging Connector Lock

This charging connector lock function prevents an outsider from removing the charging connector from the charging inlet.

Press the () button to change between AUTO mode and LOCK mode.

* The charging inlet is locked during DC Charge regardless of the AUTO/LOCK mode. After charging is complete, the locked charging inlet is unlocked.

Connector Lock

LOCK mode

AUTO mode

Before charging

(Reserved charging)

O

X

While charging

O

O

Finished charging

O

X

AUTO/LOCK mode button indicator

LAMP OFF

LAMP ON

LOCK mode

AUTO mode

LOCK mode (button indicator off)

The connector locks when the charging connector is plugged into the charging inlet. The connector is locked until all doors are unlocked by the driver. This mode can be used to prevent charging cable theft.

  • If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but the charging cable is not disconnected within 15 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again.

  • If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but all doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again.

AUTO mode (button indicator on)

The connector locks when charging starts. The connector unlocks when charging is complete. This mode can be used when charging in a public charging station.