GMC HUMMER EV 2023 Owner's Manual page 111

110 Instruments and Controls
Electrical outlets may wear out with
normal usage or may be damaged over
time, making them unsuitable for electric
vehicle charging.
Check the electrical outlet/plug while
charging and discontinue use if the
electrical outlet/plug is hot, then have the
electrical outlet serviced by a qualified
electrician.
When outdoors, plug into an electrical
outlet that is weatherproof while in use.
Mount the charging cord to reduce strain
on the electrical outlet/plug.
Do not place the charge cord in a position
where it is expected to be submerged in
water.
Danger
Improper use of portable electric vehicle
charge cords may cause a fire, electrical
shock, or burns, and may result in
damage to property, serious injury,
or death.
Do not use extension cords,
multi-outlet power strips, splitters,
grounding adapters, surge protectors,
or similar devices.
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Do not use an electrical outlet that is
worn or damaged, or will not hold the
plug firmly in place.
Do not use an electrical outlet that is
not properly grounded.
Do not use an electrical outlet that is
on a circuit with other electrical loads.
Energy App
The Energy app gives you access to features
that will help you better understand and
control how the vehicle manages energy.
Along with providing a central location to
determine and review your charging
preferences, the Energy app offers live
information on how the vehicle is using
energy.
To launch the Energy app from the
infotainment home screen, touch the Energy
icon. There are four selections to choose
from: Charging, Schedule, Energy Usage, and
Settings. When you launch Energy for the
first time, the Charging screen will display.
Charging
To view the current charging status in the
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infotainment display, touch Charging.
On the Charging screen, there is a range of
information associated with the next
Charging session, as well as the ability to
specify when you would like to charge the
vehicle. The choices available to charge are
Charge Now or Charge Later.
To create a charge schedule see Creating a
Charge Schedule under Schedule below.
The Charging screen shows and allows you
to determine how the vehicle charges the
next time it is plugged in.
Charge Now
Charge Now is the default charging mode
for your vehicle. The vehicle begins charging
immediately when it is plugged in and
authenticated at the charging location.
With Charge Now selected, the Charging
screen displays:
Text explaining that the vehicle will
charge immediately when plugged in.