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AC Charge
You can charge your vehicle by plug-
ging into a public charger at a charg-
ing station.
How to Connect to an AC Charger
1. Depress the brake pedal andapply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
• To open the charging inlet cover, all vehicle doors must be
unlocked. When the doors are
locked, the charging inlet cover
will not open.
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■ AC Charger
■ AC Charger cable

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3. Check if the power lamp (green)on the control box turns ON.
❈ Make sure that the plug is not
loosely put into the outlet. (If it is
loose, it may generate heat.) 4. Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake.
5. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
6. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
7. Hold the charging connector han- dle and insert it into the charging
inlet while pressing the release
button, until you hear a click
sound. If it is not fully connected,
improper connection between the
charging connector and the charg-
ing terminals are a potential fire
hazard.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel \bBattery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is slowed down by
engine compression.
(Wheel \bEngine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine \b Wheel & Battery)
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ENERGY FLOW HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine \bBattery \bWheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative brake
system charge up the high-voltage
battery.
(Engine & Wheel \b Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be
used to slow down the vehicle. The
regenerative braking system can be
used to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel \bEngine & Battery)
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Starting the Hybrid System
1. Carry the smart key into the vehi-cle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position. In N (neutral) position,
you cannot start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. The engine should be started with- out pressing the accelerator. In
extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for
several days, let the engine warm
up without depressing the accelera-
tor.
vehicle, if it is far away from you,
the engine may not start.
ton is in the ACC or ON position
and if any door is open, the sys-
tem checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the warning, “Key is not in vehi-
cle” will come on, and if all doors
are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep
the smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the
vehicle engine is on. The indica-
tor will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. If the starting procedure is fol-
lowed, the “ ” symbol on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
For more details, Please check
chapter 5.
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ECONOMICAL and SAFE
OPERATION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't make
“jack-rabbit” starts. Don't race
between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine runs in “N” posi- tion, the hybrid system cannot gen-
erate electricity. The hybrid battery
cannot recharge in “N” position.
Please refer to chapter 5.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the hybrid system is in
READY mode, the engine will auto-
matically start and stop as needed.
The “ ” symbol will illuminate in
the cluster when the system is oper-
ational.
CAUTION- Extended
cranking
Do not crank the engine for aprolonged period of time with-out the engine starting. Thiscould result in damage to theHEV battery and become totallydischarged.

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COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
1. Engine : 2.0L
2. Motor : 38kW (Hybrid) / 50kW (Plug-in hybrid)
3. Transmission : 6AT
4. Hybrid starter generator (HSG)5. HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit)
6. High voltage battery system
7. Regenerative brake system
8. Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
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COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Safety plugSome Special Features of the
Hybrid Vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may
hear a sound from the hybrid battery
system behind the rear seat. If you
apply the accelerator pedal rapidly,
you may hear a sound. When you
apply the brake pedal, you may hear
a sound from the regenerative brake
system. When the hybrid system is
turned off or on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. If
you depress the brake pedal repeat-
edly when the hybrid system is
turned on, you may hear a sound in
the engine compartment. None of
these sounds indicate a problem.
They are characteristics of hybrid
vehicles.
When the hybrid system is turned on,
the engine may run. This does not
indicate a malfunction. If the “ ”
symbol is on, the hybrid system is
operating. Even if the gasoline engine
is off, you can operate the vehicle.The HEV system may emit electromag-
netic waves which can affect the per-
formance of electronic devices appli-
ances, such as laptop computers,
which are not part of the vehicle design.
If you park the vehicle for a long time,
the hybrid system will discharge. You
need to drive the vehicle several times
per month to maintain a charge.
When you start the hybrid system in
the "P" transmission position, the
“ ” symbol is illuminated in the
cluster. The driver can drive the vehi-
cle even if the engine is stopped.
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WARNING- Safety Plug
Never touch the safety plug.
Safety plug is attached to high
voltage hybrid battery system.
Touching safety plug will result
in death or serious injury.
Service personnel should follow
procedure in service manual.
WARNING- Turning off HEV system
When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn off the hybrid sys-
tem. If you depress the accelera-
tor pedal by mistake and the vehi-
cle is not in the "P" position, the
vehicle will accelerate. This may
result in serious injury or death.