2020 KIA NIRO EV charging

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Level 1 Charging – “Trickle” Charge
A Level 1 or “trickle” charger is the most common type of charging system for an electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 120 volts/12 amps of household electricity and takes up to 60 hours for a full charge .
Trickle Charger Indicators:
A 12 0 VA C plug
B Power – Indicates that the charger and AC plug
is plugged in and functioning
C Charge – Indicates that the vehicle is charging
D Fault – Indicates charge failure
E Charge Level – Indicates the level of charge
– L (8A), M (10A), or H (12A)
F ICCB – In-Cable Control Box
REMINDER: Do not use an extension cord . Plug trickle charger directly into wall socket . Do not charge to a receptacle that is not a dedicated circuit, old, damaged, corroded or cracked .
Level 2 Charging – “Normal” Charge
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt /32-amp charger is the recommended charging system for your electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 9 .6 hours for a full charge . This charger may be able to be
installed at your home or can be found at a public charging station .
REMINDER: Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer . Please see Owner’s Manual for more information .
Level 3 Charging* – “Quick” Charge (DC)
A Level 3 or “quick” DC charger is usually found at public charging stations . This type of DC charge may charge an
electric vehicle in as little as 60 minutes to about an 80% charge .
For more information on Level 3 Charging, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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Charging Your Electric Vehicle
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt /32-amp charger is recommended for regular charging of the vehicle .
QUICK TIPREMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should be taken, please see the Owner's Manual .
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Charging Your Electric Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Niro EV using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB A plug to a dedicated 120 volt /20 amp electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green) C on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, turn the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob to P (Park), and turn off
the vehicle
5 . Press the charging symbol on the charging door to open the charging
door F at the front of the vehicle and remove the trickle/normal charging
inlet cover G (the charging door can be opened when the vehicle is unlocked)
6 . Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle/normal
charging inlet H by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
7 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated
red on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging, and ensure
scheduled charging is not set)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator I on
the dash panel . The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle approaches a
full charge . Ensure scheduled charging is not set .
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should be taken, please see the Owner’s Manual .
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Scheduled Charging*Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode
Charging times can be set using the UVO link with Navigation
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You can also use the Scheduled Charging* App on your
smartphone .
Charging with the UVO link smartphone app:
The Kia Access with UVO link smartphone app can help you find
the nearest charging station, and also displays charging status
and Scheduled Charging information . On your smartphone, go
to an app store or marketplace to download the Kia Access with
UVO link smartphone app .
REMINDER: When Scheduled Charging is set and the charger is plugged in, charging of the electric vehicle will not begin until the time and date set .
Deactivate Scheduled Charging - Depress the Deactivate
Scheduled Charging button B to temporarily disable the
scheduled charging feature when immediate charging is
required .
The Charging Connector can be set to be locked or unlocked while in the charging
inlet and charging . Press the AUTO button A (LED lit) for the connector to lock
while charging and unlock automatically when charging is complete .
When the AUTO button A is not pressed (LED not lit), the mode will be set to
LOCK . The connector will be locked when charging and remain locked until all doors
are unlocked .
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should be taken, please see the Owner’s Manual .
When you press the Deactivate Scheduled Charging button the reserved charging setting will temporarily disable, and start immediate charging mode . If you need to completely deactivate the scheduled charge setting, change the setting from the audio control unit, or the smartphone Kia Access with UVO link app .
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• If in lock mode & the doors are unlocked, the charging connector unlocks, but if the charging cable is not disconnected within 10 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again
• If the charging connector is unlocked but all the doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again
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REMINDERS:
• Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging .See your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance . Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
Wireless Charging Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODEWireless Smartphone Charging System*
1 . Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings
2 . Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3 . Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 . Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
(Located below Climate Control)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case • The smartphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
• Wireless charging must be enabled in user settings
• If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber . Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
• For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smart Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle and driver’s seat belt on
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