How to Connect the Normal Charger

1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.

2. Turn off all switches, shift the shift lever to P (Park), and turn off the vehicle.

3. Press the center edge of the charging door to open the charging door.

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The charging door opens only when the door is unlocked.

4. Check that there is no dust on the charging port and charging connector.

5. Hold the handle of the charging connector and connect it to the vehicle's normal charging port. Push the connector until you hear a click. If the charging port and charging connector are not connected properly, it may cause a fire.

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Charging Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode

The charging connector is locked in the charging port at different times depending on the selected mode.

• LOCK mode: The connector is locked when the charging connector is connected to the charging port.
• AUTO mode: The connector is locked when charging starts. For more details, refer to "Charging Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode" in this chapter.

■ Standard Charging Cable

6. Connect the charging plug to the electrical outlet of the normal charging station to start charging.

7. Check that the high voltage battery charging indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster. Charging does not take place when the charging indicator is off.

If the charging connector and charging plug are not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable.

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• Although charging is possible with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON/START position, for your safety, start charging when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position and the vehicle is in P (Park). After charging has started, you can use electrical components such as the radio by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button to the ACC or ON position.
• Radio reception may be poor during normal charging.
• Moving the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) stops the charging process. To resume charging, move the shift lever to P (Park), set the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, and disconnect the charging cable. Then reconnect the charging cable.

8. After charging starts, the estimated charging time is displayed on the instrument cluster for approximately 1 minute.

If you open the driver's door during charging, the estimated charging time is also displayed on the instrument cluster for approximately 1 minute.

When scheduled charging is set, the estimated charging time is displayed as "--".

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Depending on the condition and service life of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required to charge the battery may vary.