Charging Connector Manual Release; Precautions When Using The Portable Charger - Hyundai KONA Electric 2020 Owner's Manual

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Charging Connector Manual
Release
If for some reason the charging con-
nector fails to disconnect normally,
the connector may be released man-
ually using the Charging Connector
Manual Release. Open the hood and
slightly pull the manual release
shown in the figure. The charging
connector can then be disconnected.
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Precautions When Using the
Portable Charger
• Use the portable charger that is
certified by HYUNDAI.
• Do not try to repair, disassemble,
or adjust the portable charger.
• Do not use an extension cord or
adapter.
• Stop using immediately when fail-
ure occurs.
• Do not touch the plug and charging
connector with wet hands.
• Do not touch the terminal part of
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the AC charging connector and the
AC charging port on the vehicle.
• Do not connect the charging con-
nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.
• Do not use the portable charger if it
is worn, if any of the wiring is
exposed, or if there are any signs of
damage to the cable or connector.
• Do not let children operate or touch
the portable charger.
• Do not let the controller to be in
contact with water.
• Keep the normal charging connec-
tor 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 attempt to charge the vehi-
cle outside during inclement
weather when there is the possibil-
ity of lightning.
• Do not drop the controller or place
heavy objects on the equipment.
• Do not place an object that can
generate high temperatures near
the charger when charging.
• Before plugging into any electrical
outlet, have a qualified electrician
inspect and verify the household
electrical system for heavy duty
service at a 12 amp continuous
load.
• Stop using the portable charger
immediately if the household elec-
tric outlet or any components
becomes overheated or has a
burning smell.