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9. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute. When
scheduled charging or scheduled
air conditioner/heater is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as “--” .
Information
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.
Checking Charging Status
When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
For more details, refer to ‘Charge
Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle’ in
this chapter.
How to Disconnect AC Charger
„AC Charger
OLFP0Q4057N
1. When charging is complete, remove
the charging plug from the electrical
outlet of the AC charging station.
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2. Hold the charging connector handle
and pull it out.
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How to Connect DC Charger
1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the
parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P (Park),
and turn OFF the vehicle.
ORG3EVQ011035
3. Push the charging door where the
triangle symbol (1) is located to open.
The charging door opens only when
the vehicle is unlocked.
4. Open the inlet cover (2).
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.
5. Check whether there is dust or foreign
substances inside the charging
connector and charging inlet.
6. Hold the charging connector handle
and connect it to the vehicle charging
inlet. Push the connector all the way
in. If the charging connector and
charging terminal are not connected
properly, this may cause a fire.
Refer to the manual for each type of
DC charger for how to charge and
remove the charger.
„Type A
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„Type B
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7. Check if the charging connector
indicator light () of the high voltage
battery in the instrument cluster is
turned ON. Charging connector is not
active when the charging connector
indicator light (
) is OFF.
When the charging connector is not
connected properly, reconnect the
charging cable to charge it again.
During cold weather, DC charging
may not be available to prevent high
voltage battery degradation.
Information
To control the temperature of the high
voltage battery while charging, the
air conditioner is used to cool down
the battery which may generate noise
from operation of the air conditioner
compressor and cooling fan.
Also, the air conditioner’s performance
may be degraded during due to operation
of the cooling system for the high voltage
battery.
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11. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute. When
scheduled charging or scheduled
air conditioner/heater is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as “--” .
Information
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.
Checking Charging Status
When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
For more details, refer to ‘Charge
Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle’ in
this chapter.
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