Portable charger

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Code and Plug (Code set)
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Control Box
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Charging Cable and Charging Connector
Portable Charge can be used when AC Charge or DC Charge is not available by using household electricity.
Setting the charge level of the portable charger

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Check the rated current of the electric outlet prior to connecting the plug to the outlet.
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Connect the plug to a household electric outlet.
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Check the display window on the control box.
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Press the button (1) on the back of the control box for 2 to 8 seconds to adjust the charge level. (Refer to charging cable type and example for setting the charge level.)
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The charge level on the display window of the control box changes every time you press the button (1).
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When setting the charge level is complete, start charging according to the portable charge procedure.

* Example for setting the ICCB charge level
* The example is only for reference and may vary according to the surrounding environment.
Outlet current |
ICCB charge level |
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14–16 A |
12 A |
13–12 A |
10 A |
11–10 A |
8 A |
9–8 A |
6 A |
How to connect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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Connect the plug to a household electric outlet.
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Check if the power lamp (green) appears on the control box.
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Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.
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Turn off all switches, shift to P (Park), and turn off the vehicle. If charging is initiated without the gear in P (Park), the charging will start after the gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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Open the charging door.
For more details, refer to More Details.
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Open the protection caps of the charging connector and the charging plug. Check if there are any foreign substances or dust.
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Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle charging inlet. Push the connector all the way in. If the charging connector and charging terminal are not connected properly, this may cause a fire.
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Charging starts automatically (charging lamp appears).
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Check if the charging indicator light (
) of the high voltage battery in the instrument cluster is turned ON. Charging is not active when the charging indicator light (
) is off. If the charging connector is not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge it again.
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After charging has started, the estimated charging time is displayed on the instrument cluster for about 1 minute.
1: Remaining Time
If you open the driver seat door while charging, the estimated charging time is also displayed on the instrument cluster for about 1 minute. When scheduled charging or scheduled air conditioner/heater is set, the estimated charging time is displayed as "--".

Please make sure that charge level selection matches the capacity of your circuit breaker to avoid blown fuse.

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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.
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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 START or ON position.
During charging, the gear cannot be shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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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.
How to disconnect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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Hold the charging connector handle and pull it out (2) while pushing the unlock button (1) on the charging connector.
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Make sure to completely close the charging door.
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Disconnect the plug from the household electric outlet. Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the plug.
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Close the protection caps of the charging connector and the charging plug to protect them from foreign substances.
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If the personal charging connector is used, store the connector in the cable compartment.
Charging status indicator lamp for portable charger

Indicator |
Details |
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POWER |
On: Power on |
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CHARGE |
On: Charge Blink: Current limit due to high plug temperature or high internal temperature |
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FAULT |
Blink: Charging interrupted |
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CHARGE LEVEL |
12 |
12 A |
10 |
10 A |
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08 |
8 A |
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06 |
6 A |
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The charging current changes whenever the button (1) is pressed for less than 1 sec with the charger plugged into an electrical outlet but not the vehicle. Control box
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Status/Diagnosis/Countermeasure

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Charging connector plugged into vehicle (POWER Green ON)
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Plug connected to an electric outlet (POWER Green ON)
While charging

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Charge indicator (POWER Green ON/CHARGE Blue ON)
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Charging current
Before plugging charging connector into vehicle (POWER Green ON, FAULT Red blink)

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Abnormal temperature
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ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) failure
Plugged into vehicle (POWER Green ON, FAULT Red Blink)

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Diagnostic device failure
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Current leakage
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Abnormal temperature
Leakage current failure (POWER Green ON, FAULT Red Blink)

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Disconnect and reconnect the power plug to clear the error.
Power saving mode

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Charge level indicator is turned off if there is no status change for more than 1 minute.
Precautions for portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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Use the portable charger that is certified by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Do not try to repair, disassemble, or adjust the portable charger.
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Do not use an extension cord or adapter.
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Stop using immediately when failure occurs.
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Do not touch the plug and charging connector with wet hands.
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Do not touch the terminal part of the AC charging connector and the AC charging inlet on the vehicle.
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Do not connect the charging connector to voltage that does not comply with regulations.
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Do not use the portable charger if it is worn out, exposed, or there exists any type of damage on the portable charger.
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If the ICCB case and AC charging connector is damaged, cracked, or the wires are exposed in any way, do not use the portable charger.
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Do not let children operate or touch the portable charger.
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Keep the control box free of water.
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Keep the normal charging connector or plug terminal free of foreign substances.
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Do not step on the cable or cord. Do not pull the cable or cord and do not twist or bend it.
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Do not charge when there is lightning.
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Do not drop the control box or place a heavy object on the control box.
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Do not place an object that can generate high temperatures near the charger when charging.
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Charging with the worn out or damaged household electric outlet can result in a risk of electric shock. If you are in doubt as to the household electric outlet condition, have it checked by a licensed electrician.
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Stop using the portable charger immediately if the household electric outlet or any components is overheated or you notice a burning odor.

To prevent charging cable theft, the charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the doors are locked or the charging connector is in the Always lock mode. Unlock all doors to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet.
However, if the vehicle is in the charging connector Lock while charging mode, the charging connector automatically unlocks from the inlet when charging is completed.
If the charging connector is disconnected while the release button is not pressed, the connector and the inlet may be damaged.
For more details, refer to More Details.
If the release button does not work even after the all doors are unlocked, pull the emergency lift cable in the motor room and press the release button in the connector to disconnect it from the vehicle. If the release button still does not work, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.