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❈Refer to the manual for each type
of quick charger for how to charge
and remove the charger.
❈ The shape of the charging con-
nector may vary depending on the
manufacturer.
8. Check if the charge indicator lampof the high voltage battery in the
instrument cluster is turned ON.
Charging is not done when the
charging indicator lamp is OFF.
When the charging connector is
not connected properly, reconnect
the charging cable to charge it
again. ❈
If you use a quick charger when
the vehicle is already fully
charged, some quick chargers will
send out an error message. When
the vehicle is fully charged, do not
charge the vehicle.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(QUICK CHARGE)
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❈During cold weather, quick charg-
ing may not be available to prevent
high voltage battery degradation.
You can start charging when the Power button is in the OFF posi-
tion and the shift lever is in P
(Park).
After charging has started, you
can use electrical components
such as the radio by pressing the
Power button to ACC or ON posi-
tion.
If you move the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral),
D (Drive), charging stops immedi-
ately. If you want to start charging
again, place the shift lever to P
(Park) and press the Power button
to the OFF position. Unplug and
reconnect the charging cable to
start charging again.
■ ■Unlock Charging Door in
Emergency
If the charging door does not open
due to battery discharge and failure
of the electric wires, open the hood
and slightly pull the emergency cable
as shown above. The charging door
will then open.
■ ■Checking Charging Status
When charging the high voltage bat-
tery, the charge level can be checked
from outside the vehicle.
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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 Quick
Charger
1. Remove the charging connector
when quick charging is completed,
or after you stop charging using
the quick charger. Refer to each
respective quick charger manual
for details about how to discon-
nect the charging connector.
Operation of Charging
Indicator Lamp
Details
(1)(2)(3)
(OFF)(OFF)(OFF)Not Charged
Blinking(OFF)(OFF)
Charging
0~33%
(ON)Blinking(OFF)34~66%
(ON)(ON)Blinking67~94%
BlinkingBlinkingBlinking
Error while charging
/If charging cables
are connected when the vehicle is in theready mode or the
POWER button is in the ON position.
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2. Make sure to completely close thequick charging inlet cover.
3. Make sure to completely close the charging door.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(QUICK CHARGE)
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CAUTION- Disconnecting
charging plug
When disconnecting the charg-ing connector, do not try to dis-connect it by force while notpressing the release button.This may damage the chargingconnector and vehicle charginginlet.

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Trickle charger can be used if
Normal Charger is unavailable.
❈➀: Plug and cable
➁ : Control box (ICCB)
➂ : Charging connector/cable■ ■
How to Connect Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
1. Connect the plug to a household
electric outlet. 2. Make sure that the power connec-
tion indicator (green) lights in the
control box.
Trickle Charger
(Portable Charging Cable)
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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3. While the brake pedal is pressed,engage the parking brake.
4. Turn OFF all switches, place the shift lever in P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle. 5. Press the charging door open
switch [ ] to open the charging
door. Charging door open switch
can be operated only when vehi-
cle is turned off.
6. If you cannot open the charging door due to freezing weather :
1) Remove any ice near the charg-ing door.
2) Pull the emergency cable to open the charging door.
(When the charging door does not
open, refer to “How to Unlock
Charging Door in Emergencies.”) 7. Open the charging door and press
the normal charging inlet release
tab (1) to open the normal charg-
ing inlet cover.
8. Before connecting the charging connector, make sure the door
lock is released.
When the door is locked, the
charging connector lock system
will be triggered. And the charging
connector will not be connected.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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9. Open the protective cover of thecharging connector and remove
any dust on the charging connec-
tor and charging inlet. 10. Hold the charging connector han-
dle. Then, insert it into the charg-
ing inlet, until you hear a click
sound. If it is not fully connected,
improper connection between the
charging connector and the
charging terminals are a potential
fire hazard.
CAUTION- Charging
Connector Door
To avoid damage to your vehi- cle, do not attempt to connectthe charging connector to yourvehicle without first opening thedoor to the charging connector.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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11. Charging starts automaticallyand the charging light blinks. 12. Check if the charge indicator
lamp of the high voltage battery
in the instrument cluster is
turned ON. Charging is not done
when the charging indicator lamp
is OFF.
When the charging connector is not connected properly, recon-
nect the charging cable to
charge it again. You can start charging when the
Power button is in the OFF posi-
tion and the shift lever is in P
(Park).
After charging has started, you
can use electrical components
such as the radio by pressing the
Power button to ACC or ON posi-
tion.
If you move the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral),
D (Drive), charging stops immedi-
ately. If you want to start charging
again, place the shift lever to P
(Park) and press the Power button
to the OFF position. Unplug and
reconnect the charging cable to
start charging again.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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