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![HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Owners Manual 01
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CHarging ConneCTor loCK
Charging Connector AUTO/
LOCK Mode
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[A] : Auto mode, [B] : Lock mode
You can change the setting that locks
the charging connector to the charging
port HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Owners Manual 01
1-21
CHarging ConneCTor loCK
Charging Connector AUTO/
LOCK Mode
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[A] : Auto mode, [B] : Lock mode
You can change the setting that locks
the charging connector to the charging
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01
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CHarging ConneCTor loCK
Charging Connector AUTO/
LOCK Mode
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[A] : Auto mode, [B] : Lock mode
You can change the setting that locks
the charging connector to the charging
port on the vehicle. Change the mode
using the Charging AUTO / LOCK button
located on the left of the driver side dash
panel.Press the (
) button to change
between AUTO mode and LOCK mode.
Information
The charging inlet is locked during the DC
charge regardless of AUTO/ LOCK mode.
After charging is complete the locked charging inlet is unlocked. When the Charging Connector Is
Locked
LOCK
AUTO
Before charging O X
While charging O O
Finished charging O X
• LOCK mode (button indicator off) :
The connector locks when the
charging connector is plugged into
the charging port. The connector is
locked until all doors are unlocked by
the driver. This mode can be used to
prevent charging cable theft.
- If the charge connector is not disconnected within 15 seconds
after unlocking all doors, the
connector will be automatically
locked again.
- The charge connector will automatically relock when all the
doors of the vehicle are locked.
• AUTO mode (button indicator on) :
The connector locks when charging
starts. The connector unlocks when
charging is complete. This mode can
be used when charging in a public
charging station.
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Foreword / Electric Vehicle System Overview
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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 Disconnect AC Charger
AC Charger
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1. Confirm that charging has stopped on the EV charging station display
screen.
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2. Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release
button (1).
Information
To prevent charging cable theft,
the charging connector cannot be
disconnected from the charging port when
the doors are locked. Unlock all doors to
disconnect the charging connector from the charging port.
However, if the vehicle is in the charging
connector AUTO mode, the charging
connector automatically unlocks from the charging port when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode” in this
chapter.
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3. Make sure to re-install the charging port dust cover(s) before closing the
charging door.
4. The charging door must be fully
closed before driving the vehicle.
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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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Foreword / Electric Vehicle System Overview
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How to Disconnect Portable Charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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1. Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release
button (1).
Information
To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be disconnected
from the charging port when the doors are
locked. Unlock all doors to disconnect the
charging connector from the charging port.
However, if the vehicle is in the charging
connector AUTO mode, the charging
connector automatically unlocks from the
charging port when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode” in this
chapter.
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2. Make sure to re-install the charging port dust cover(s) before closing the
charging door.
3. The charging door must be fully closed before driving the vehicle.
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PlugElectric Outlet
4. Disconnect the plug from the
household electric outlet. Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the plug.
5. Re-apply the protective dust cover for the charging connector so that foreign
material cannot get into the terminal.
6. Carefully wrap the cord and store the portable charger inside the carrying
case when you are finished charging.
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WARNING
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Flatbed Towing
Tires Locked Towing
DollyTires Locked Towing
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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2-4
Vehicle information
1. Door lock/unlock button ........................5-11
2. Outside rearview mirror
folding switch .......................................... 5-32
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ..5-31
4. Central door lock switch .......................5-12
5. Power window lock switch ..................5-36
6. Power window switches ......................5-33
7. Instrument panel illumination control
switch ...................................................... 4-38. Parking Safety button
..........................7-126
9. Head-up display button .......................5-47
10. AUTO/LOCK mode selection button .....1-21
11. ESC OFF button .................................... 6-32
12. Hood release lever .................................5-41
13. Fuse box ................................................ 9-37
14. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......5-17
15. Steering wheel ....................................... 5-16
16. Seat .......................................................... 3-3
intErior ovErviEw (i)
Left-hand drive type
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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