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System Setting and Activation
System setting 
The driver can activate the Utility mode  
function when the following conditions 
are satisfied. •	The vehicle is in the ready (
) mode 
and the gear is shifted to P (Park).
•	 The EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) is  applied.
•	 ‘EV settings 
ÞUtility mode’ is 
selected on the infotainment system 
screen. 
System Activation 
When the system is activated:•	 The (
) indicator will turn off and 
the () indicator will illuminate on 
the cluster. 
•	 All electric devices are usable but the  
vehicle cannot be driven.
•	 The EPB can be cancelled by pressing 
the EPB switch. 
Gear cannot be shifted out of P (Park).  
If a shift attempt is made, a message 
“Shifting conditions not met” will be 
displayed on the infotainment system 
screen. 
System Deactivation 
The Utility mode can be deactivated by  
pressing the START/STOP button to the 
OFF position. The function cannot be 
deactivated from the EV settings. Winter mode
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In cold climates and during winter  
months, electric vehicle range may 
reduce and charging times may increase.  
This is primarily due to reduced  
performance of the EV battery when 
exposed to cold temperatures. 
Some vehicles may come equipped with  
Winter mode selectable option. The 
Winter mode feature can be selected in 
the EV Settings menu. 
When selected, Winter mode enables  
the use of the EV battery coolant heater. 
This mode is recommended to improve 
EV battery performance in cold climate conditions. 
Note that EV range may reduce when  
Winter mode is enabled, as electrical 
energy is used to maintain the EV battery 
temperature. 
Winter mode enables operation of the  
EV battery coolant heater.  While driving 
your vehicle, if the battery temperature 
is low or the A/C and/or heater is turned 
ON, the EV battery coolant heater will be used. 
Note that the EV battery coolant heater  
will not be used when the EV battery 
SOC is low.
 
à This mode is available for the vehicles 
equipped with the battery heater.    

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AC Charge
AC Charger
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Actual charger image and charging  
method may vary in accordance with the  
charger manufacturer. 
How to Connect AC Charger 
1.  Depress the brake pedal and apply the  electronic parking brake.
2.  Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the  vehicle using the POWER button.
 Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in  
P (Park), charging will start only after the 
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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3.  Unlock the vehicle before opening the  charging door. From the outside the  
vehicle, push on the charging door 
in the area indicated by the arrow to 
open the door.
 Information
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. 
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4.  Remove the charging port dust cover  (1).
5.  Inspect the charging port to make  sure it is free from any dust or debris.
6.  Hold the charging connector handle  firmly and insert the connector into 
the charging port all the way. If the 
connector is not completely inserted 
into the charging port, arcing may 
occur. This may cause a fire.
 Information
Charging connector AUTO/LOCK mode 
The charging connector is locked in the  
inlet at a different period according to which mode is selected.   •	 LOCK mode : The connector locks  
when the charging connector is plugged into the charging inlet.
•	 AUTO mode : The connector locks when charging starts. 
For more details, refer to “Charging 
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in this 
chapter.
Charging ElECtriC VEhiClE (aC ChargE)    

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How to Connect DC Charger 
1.  Depress the brake pedal and apply the 
electronic parking brake.
2.  Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the  vehicle using the POWER button.
 Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in  
P (Park), charging will start only after the 
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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3.  Unlock the vehicle before opening the  charging door. From the outside the  
vehicle, push on the charging door 
in the area indicated by the arrow to 
open the door.
 Information
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. 
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4.  Remove the charging port dust cover  (1).
5.  Inspect the charging port to make  sure it is free from any dust or debris.
6.  Hold the charging connector handle  firmly and insert the connector into 
the charging port all the way. 
If the connector is not completely  
inserted into the charging port, arcing 
may occur. This may cause a fire.
7.   Check if the charging indicator light (
) of the high voltage battery 
in the instrument cluster is turned  
ON. Charging is not active when the 
charging indicator light (
) is OFF.
If the charging indicator light is OFF,  
it may be necessary to disconnect the 
charging connector from the vehicle 
and repeat the connection process. 
Refer to the charging station display 
screen for more information. 
During cold weather, DC charging  
may not be available to prevent high 
voltage battery degradation.   

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How to Connect Portable Charger  
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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PlugElectric Outlet
1.  Connect the plug to a household  electric outlet. 
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2.  Check if the power lamp (green)  illuminates on the controller.
3.  Depress the brake pedal and apply the  electronic parking brake.
4.  Shift to P (Park) and turn OFF the  
vehicle using the POWER button.
 Information
If charging is initiated without the gear in  
P (Park), charging will start only after the 
gear is automatically shifted to P (Park).
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5.  Unlock the vehicle before opening the  charging door. Push on the charging  
door in the area indicated by the 
arrow to open the door.
 Information
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.     

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driVing and operaTing inFormaTion
How to Start the Vehicle
1.  Holding the smart key, sit in the driver’s seat. 
2.  Fasten the seat belt before starting  the vehicle. 
3.  Make sure to engage the parking  brake. 
4.  Turn OFF all electrical devices. 
5.  Make sure to depress and hold the  brake pedal. 
6.  While depressing the brake pedal,  shift to P (Park).
7.   Depress and hold the brake pedal  
while pressing the Start/Stop button. 
8.  When the “
” indicator is ON, you 
can drive the vehicle. When the “
” indicator is OFF, you 
cannot drive the vehicle. Start the  
vehicle again. 
9.  Depress and hold the brake pedal and 
shift to the desired position. 
 Information
While the charging cable is connected, the  
gear cannot be shift from P (Park) to any 
other gear for safety reasons. 
10. Release the parking brake and slowly  release the brake pedal. Check if the  
vehicle slowly moves forward, then 
depress the accelerator pedal.  
How to Stop the Vehicle
1.  Hold down the brake pedal while the 
vehicle is parked.
2.  While depressing the brake pedal,  shift to P (Park).
3.  While depressing the brake pedal,  engage the parking brake. 
4.  While depressing the brake pedal,  
press the Start/Stop button and turn 
off the vehicle. 
5.  Check if the “
” indicator is turned 
OFF on the instrument cluster. When the “
” indicator is ON and 
the gear is in a position other than  
P (Park), the driver can accidently 
depress the accelerator pedal, causing 
the vehicle to move unexpectedly.   

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 WARNING
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Flatbed Towing
Tires Locked Towing
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Dolly
•	 If towing is required, lift all four  
wheels off the ground and tow the 
vehicle. If you must tow the vehicle 
using only two wheels, lift the front 
wheels off the ground and tow the 
vehicle. 
If necessary to roll the vehicle so that  
it can be rolled onto a flatbed tow 
truck perform the following:
 - First, depress the brake pedal and 
release the parking brake. 
 - While depressing the brake pedal 
shift to the N (Neutral) position and 
press the POWER button to turn 
the vehicle off. 
 - Wait 3 minutes or more before 
opening the driver door and the 
vehicle will remain in ACC mode 
and in Neutral.
 - If the driver door is opened within 
the 3 minute period, the vehicle 
will automatically shift to P (Park), 
the vehicle will turn OFF and the 
front wheels will be remained 
locked.
 WARNING
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•	 If you tow the vehicle while the  
front wheels are touching the 
ground, the vehicle motor may 
generate electricity and the motor 
components may be damaged or a 
fire may occur. 
•	 When a vehicle fire occurs due to the 
battery, there is a risk of a second 
fire. Contact the fire department 
when towing the vehicle.    

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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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1.  Instrument cluster  ..................................4-2
2.  Horn  ........................................................ 5-18
3.  Driver’s front air bag  .............................3-64
4.  START/STOP button  ...............................6-4
5.  Light control/Turn signals  ..............5-48, 50
6.  Wiper/Washer  ....................................... 5-58
7.   Infortainment system  ...........................5-93
8.  Hazard warning flasher  ..........................8-2
9.  Automatic climate control system  ......5-62
10. Passenger’s front air bag ..................... 3-46 
11.  Glove box  ............................................... 5-81
12.  Reduction gear (shift button)  ................6-8
13. Wireless cellular phone charging   system  ................................................... 5-8714. USB and iPod® port
 ..............................5-93
15. Seat warmer/Air ventilation seat  ..........3-18
16. Drive mode button  ...............................6-38
17.  Heated steering wheel  ..........................5-18
18. Auto hold  ............................................... 6-28
19. Parking/View button  ...........................7-109
20. EPB (Electronic Parking brake)  ............6-23
21.  Cup holder  ............................................ 5-84
22. Steering wheel audio controls/  ...........5-94 
Bluetooth® wireless technology hands-free  
controls  ................................................. 5-95
23. Driving Assist button  .............................7-30
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Safety system
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 CAUTION
Damaging rear seat belt buckles 
When you fold the rear seatback, insert  
the buckle in the pocketbetween the 
rear seatback and cushion. Doing so 
can prevent the buckle from being 
damaged by the rear seatback.
 WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is off, the vehicle  
is shifted to P (Park), and the parking 
brake is securely applied whenever 
loading or unloading cargo. Failure to 
take these steps may allow the vehicle 
to move if the shift lever is inadvertently 
moved to another position.
 CAUTION
•	 Be careful when loading cargo  
through the rear passenger seats 
to prevent damage to the vehicle 
interior. 
•	 When cargo is loaded through the 
rear passenger seats, ensure the 
cargo is properly secured to prevent 
it from moving while driving.  
•	 Unsecured cargo in the passenger 
compartment can cause damage 
to the vehicle  or injury to it’s 
occupants.
 WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to  
prevent it from being thrown about the 
vehicle in a collision and causing injury 
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place 
objects in the rear  seats, since they 
cannot be properly secured and may hit 
the front seat occupants in a collision. Armrest (if equipped)
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The armrest is located in the center of  
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down by 
using the strap from the seatback to use it.