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Wireless smartphone charging system (if equipped)

A wireless smartphone charging system is located in front of the center console.

[A]: Indicator, [B]: Charging pad

Firmly close all doors, and the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON. To start wireless charging, place the smartphone equipped with wireless charging function on the wireless charging pad.

The wireless charging system is designed for one smartphone equipped with QI only. Please refer to the smartphone accessory cover or the smartphone manufacturer homepage to check whether your smartphone supports QI function.

WARNING

If any metallic object such as coins is located between the wireless charging system and the smartphone, the charging may be disrupted. Also, the metallic object may heat up.

Wireless smartphone charging

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Remove any object on the smartphone charging pad including the smart key. If there is any foreign object on the pad other than a smartphone, the wireless charging function may not operate properly.
2
Place the smartphone in the center of the wireless charging pad.
3
Select SetupVehicleConvenienceMobile Phone Wireless Charging Indicator on the infotainment system to choose the indicator Type 1 or Type 2.

The indicator light will change as follows:

Operation Status

Indicator

Type 1

Type 2

Charging

Orange

1, 2, 3

Green

1 → 2 → 3 (repeatedly)

Complete

Green

1, 2, 3

Failure

Orange blinking

1, 2, 3

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Select SetupVehicleConvenienceWireless Charging System for Mobile Devices on the infotainment system to turn on or off the wireless smartphone charging system.

If the wireless charging does not work, gently move your smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator light turns orange. Depending on the smartphone, the charging indicator light may not turn green even after the charging is complete.

If the wireless charging is not functioning properly, the orange light will blink and flash for ten seconds then turn off. In such cases, remove the smartphone from the pad and replace it on the pad again, or double-check the charging status.

If you leave the smartphone on the charging pad when the vehicle ignition is in OFF, the vehicle will alert you through warning messages and sound (applicable for vehicles with voice guidance function) after the 'Goodbye' function on the instrument cluster ends.

For some manufacturers' smartphones, the system may not warn you even though the smartphone is left on the wireless charging unit. This is due to the particular characteristic of the smartphone and not a malfunction of the wireless charging.

WARNING

Distracted driving

Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle. Any use of handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle are not permissible by law. These should never be used during the operation of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Liquid in Wireless Smartphone Charger

To prevent liquid from damaging the wireless smartphone charging system in your vehicle, be sure not to spill liquid over the charging system.

CAUTION

Metal in Wireless Charging system

If any metallic object such as a coin is located between the wireless charging system and the smartphone, the charging may be disrupted. Also, the metallic object may heat up and potentially damage the charging system. If there is any metallic object between the smartphone and the charging pad, immediately remove the smartphone. Remove the metallic object after it has cooled down.

CAUTION
  • When the interior temperature of the wireless charging system rises above a set temperature, the wireless charging will cease to function. After the interior temperature drops below the threshold, the wireless charging function will resume.

  • The wireless charging may not function properly when there is a heavy accessory cover on the smartphone.

  • The wireless charging will stop when using the wireless smart key search function to prevent radio wave disruption.

  • The wireless charging will stop when any of the doors are opened (applicable for vehicles equipped with smart keys).

  • The wireless charging will stop when the vehicle is turned OFF.

  • The wireless charging will stop when the smartphone is not in complete contact with the wireless charging pad.

  • Items equipped with magnetic components such as credit card, telephone card, bankbook or any transportation ticket may become damaged during wireless charging.

  • Place the smartphone in the center of the charge pad for best results. The smartphone may not charge when placed near the rim of the charging pad. When the smartphone does get charged, it may heat up excessively.

  • For smartphones without built-in wireless charging system, an appropriate accessory must be equipped in order to use the vehicle's wireless charging system.

  • Certain smartphones may display messages on a weak current. This is due to the particular characteristics of that smartphone and does not imply a malfunction of the wireless charging function.

  • When any smartphone without a wireless charging function or a metallic object is placed on the charging pad, a small noise may sound. This small noise is due to the vehicle discerning compatibility of the object placed on the charging pad. It does not affect your vehicle or the smartphone in any way.

  • The wireless smartphone charging system may not support certain smartphones which are not verified for QI specification .

  • If your smartphone is off to the side, the charging speed may slow down, and in some cases, your phone may experience higher heat conduction.

  • When charging some smartphones with a self-protection feature, the wireless charging speed may decrease, and the charging may stop.

  • A smartphone that supports the wireless charging can only be charged wireless.

  • The wireless charging pad has an internal cooling system which can create noise to keep your phone cool while it charges.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.