Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 33

Electric vehicle guide
when the EV button is in the OFF posi -
tion and the vehicle shifted to P
(Park). After charging has started, you
can use electrical components such as
the radio by pressing the EV button to
the ACC or ON position.
僅 During AC charging, the radio recep -
tion may not be optimal.
僅 During charging, the gear cannot be
shifted from P (Park) to any other
gear.
僅 Depending on the condition and dura -
bility of the high voltage battery, char -
ger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the battery may vary.
DC charge
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You can charge at high speeds at public
charging stations. Refer to the respec -
tive company's manual that is provided
for each DC charger type.
Battery performance and durability can
deteriorate if the DC charger is used
constantly.
Use of DC charge should be minimized
in order to help prolong high voltage
battery life.
Actual charger image and charging
method may vary in accordance with
the charger manufacturer.
How to connect DC charger
1. Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P
(Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. Open the charging door.
For more details, refer to "Charging
door" on page 1-22.
4. Check whether there is dust or foreign
substances inside the charging con -
nector and charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector handle
and connect it to the vehicle charging
inlet. Push the connector all the way
in. If the charging connector and
charging terminal are not connected
properly, this may cause a fire. Refer
to the manual for each type of DC
charger for how to charge and
remove the charger.
6. Check if the charging indicator light
( ) of the high voltage battery in the
instrument cluster is turned ON.
Charging is not active when the
charging indicator light (
If the charging connector is not con -
nected properly, reconnect the
charging cable to charge it again.
During cold weather, DC charging
may not be available to prevent high
voltage battery degradation.
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7. After charging has started, the esti -
mated charging time is displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
Charging electric vehicle
) is OFF.
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