1. While the brake pedal is pressed, engage the parking brake.

2. Turn OFF all switches, place the shifter dial in P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.

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

   However, charge the battery only when the shifter dial is placed in P for safety reasons.

3. Open the charging door by pressing the Symbol [▶] of the charging door. The charging door will not open if the vehicle door is locked.

   

   WARNING

   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.

4. Open the charging door and press the AC charging inlet cover release tab (1) to open the AC charging inlet cover.

   
   

   CAUTION

   In order to connect 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.

5. Check if there is any dust or foreign substances on the charging connector and charging inlet.

6. Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle AC 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.

* For more information about how to charge and how to disconnect, please refer to More Details.

* The shape of the charging connector may be different for each manufacturer.

* Charging Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode

When the charging connector and the charging inlet are connected, you can choose the mode by pressing button. The charging connector will be locked at a different time depending on the selected mode.

LOCK Mode: When the charging connector is properly connected, the charging connector will be automatically locked.

AUTO Mode: When the charging connector is properly connected and charging is initiated, the charging connector will be locked.

For more information, refer to More Details.

1. Connect the charging plug to the electric outlet at a AC charging station to start charging.

   AC Charger

   

2. Check if the charge indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is turned ON. Charging does not occur when the charging indicator lamp is OFF.

   When the charging connector and charging plug are not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge.

   
   

   CAUTION

   • You can start charging when the POWER button is in the OFF position and the shifter dial is in P (Park). After charging has started, you can use electrical components such as the radio by pressing the POWER button to the ACC or ON position.

   • You cannot move the shifter dial other than P (Park) while charging. Charging stops immediately. If you want to start charging again, place the shifter dial to P (Park) and press the POWER button to the OFF position. Unplug and reconnect the charging cable to start charging again.

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

   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 reserved charging / air conditioning / remote air conditioning control is set, the estimated charging time is displayed as “--" .

   
   

   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.

   

   CAUTION

   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.