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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 cable is not connected
to the vehicle side inlet properly,
charging may not start. In this case,
try reconnecting charging cable to
vehicle inlet again.
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To control the temperature of the high
voltage battery while charging or when
the battery temperature is high, the air
conditioner is used to cool down the
battery. It may generate noise or vibration
from operation of the air conditioner
compressor and cooling fan, but it is a
normal condition when charging the high
voltage battery. Also, the air conditioner’s
performance may be reduced due to
operation of the cooling system to charge
the high voltage battery. This is a normal
condition.
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[ Even though charging is possible with
the Start/Stop button in the ON/START
position, for your safety, start charging
when the Start/Stop button is in the
OFF position and the vehicle shifted to
P (Park). After charging has started,
you can use electrical components such
as the radio by pressing the Start/Stop
button to the ACC or ON position.
[ During AC charging, the radio
reception may be bad.
[ During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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8. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the drivers 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 “--” .
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To control the temperature of the high
voltage battery while charging or when
the battery temperature is high, the air
conditioner is used to cool down the
battery. It may generate noise or vibration
from operation of the air conditioner
compressor and cooling fan, but it is a
normal condition when charging the high
voltage battery. Also, the air conditioner’s
performance may be reduced due to
operation of the cooling system to charge
the high voltage battery. This is a normal
condition.
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[ Even though charging is possible with
the Start/Stop button in the ON/START
position, for your safety, start charging
when the Start/Stop button is in the
OFF position and the vehicle shifted to
P (Park). After charging has started,
you can use electrical components such
as the radio by pressing the Start/Stop
button to the ACC or ON position.
[ During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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8. 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.
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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.
[ In rare cases, you might hear high
frequency noise (very little beep sound)
outside the car when charging with
400V DC charger that is deteriorated
or has long communication delay. The
high frequency noise can be generated
only when the car tries to reduce its
own electromagnetic waves to keep DC
charging as possible.
So, there is no need to worry about this
little noise, because it is the intentional
operation of the car that does not
affect any charging performance or the
vehicle itself at all.
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Even though charging is possible with
the Start/Stop button in the ON/START
position, for you safety, start charging
when the Start/Stop button is in the
OFF position and the vehicle shifted to P
(Park). After charging has started, you
can use electrical components such as the
radio by pressing the Start/Stop button to
the START or ON position.
During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other gear.
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10. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
If you open the drivers 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 “--” .
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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.
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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Some connectors installed in public
charging stations stop charging by
pressing the charge release button while
charging is locked, and the connector can
be disconnected.
2. Make sure to completely close the
charging door.
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3. Disconnect the plug from the
household electric outlet. Do not pull
the cable when disconnecting the
plug.
4. Close the protection caps of the
charging connector and the charging
plug to protect them from foreign
substances.
5. If the personal charging connector is
used, store the connector in the cable
compartment.
Precautions for Portable Charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
[ Use the portable charger that is certified
by Genesis Branded Vehicle.
[ Do not try to repair, disassemble, or adjust
the portable charger.
[ Avoid use of extension cords but if one
is necessary to reach your outlet keep as
short as possible and it must be a medium
or heavy duty cord rated 15 A or higher.
[ Stop using immediately when failure
occurs.[ Do not touch the plug and charging
connector with wet hands.
[ Do not touch the terminal part of the AC
charging connector and the AC charging
inlet on the vehicle.
[ Do not connect the charging connector
to voltage that does not comply with
regulations.
[ Do not use the portable charger if it is
worn out, exposed, or there exists any
type of damage on the portable charger.
[ If the ICCB case and AC charging
connector is damaged, cracked, or the
wires are exposed in any way, do not use
the portable charger.
[ Do not let children operate or touch the
portable charger.
[ Keep the control box free of water.
[ Keep the normal charging connector or
plug terminal free of foreign substances.
[ Do not step on the cable or cord. Do not
pull the cable or cord and do not twist or
bend it.
[ Do not charge when there is lightning.
[ Do not drop the control box or place a
heavy object on the control box.
[ Do not place an object that can generate
high temperatures near the charger when
charging.
[ Charging with the worn out or damaged
household electric outlet can result in a
risk of electric shock. If you are in doubt
to the household electric outlet condition,
have it checked by a licensed electrician.
[ Stop using the portable charger
immediately if the household electric
outlet or any components is overheated
or you notice burnt odors.