Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 15

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING -
Charging
cable
• Immediately stop charging
when you discover abnormal
symptoms (smell, smoke).
• Replace the charging cable if
the cable coating is damaged
to prevent electrical shock.
• When connecting or removing
the charging cable, make sure
to hold the charging connec-
tor handle.
If you pull the cable itself
(without using the handle), the
internal wires may disconnect
or get damaged. This may lead
to electric shock or fire.
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WARNING -
Cooling fan
Do not touch the cooling fan
while vehicle is charging. When
the vehicle is switched OFF
while charging, the cooling fan
inside the motor compartment
may automatically operate.
• Always keep the charging connec-
tor and charging plug in clean and
dry condition. Be sure to keep the
charging cable in a condition where
there is no water or moisture.
• Make sure to use the designated
charger for charging the vehicle.
Using any other charger may
cause failure.
• Before charging the battery, turn
the vehicle OFF.
• Be careful not to drop the charging
connector. The charging connector
can be damaged.