Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 23

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
3. Check if the power lamp (green)
on the control box turns ON.
❈ Make sure that the plug is not
loosely put into the outlet. (If it is
loose, it may generate heat.)
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4. Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake.
5. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
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6. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
7. Hold the charging connector han-
dle and insert it into the charging
inlet while pressing the release
button, until you hear a click
sound. If it is not fully connected,
improper connection between the
charging connector and the charg-
ing terminals are a potential fire
hazard.
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