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Opening the charging door

  1. Be sure to turn off the power after turning the shifter dial to parking (P).

  2. Apply the parking brake on whilst the brake pedal is depressed.

  3. Open the charging door by touching the icon of the charging door. The charging door will not open if the vehicle door is locked.

    NOTICE

    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.

    NOTICE

    The Charging Door will unlock when Driver's door is unlockedTo unlock Charging Door:

    • Press the unlock button on your smart key

    • Press the Central Door unlock button on armrest trim of driver’s door

    • Pull the driver’s inside door handle outward

    The Charging Door will lock when all doors are lockedTo lock Charging Door:

    • Press the lock button on your smart key

    • Press the Central Door lock button on armrest trim of driver’s door

    * All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h(9.3 mph) Charging Door is also locked when vehicle speed exceeds 15km/h(9.3 mph)

    NOTICE

    If the charging door does not open, proceed as follows.

    • Check the auxiliary battery.

    • When it does not open continuously, Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.