Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 15

• Comply with the ýollowinþ in order to
prevent electrical shock when charþ‐
inþ:
- Use a waterprooý charþer
- Make sure to not touch the charþ‐
inþ connector and charþinþ pluþ
when your hand is wet
- Do not charþe when there is liþht‐
ninþ
- Do not charþe when the charþinþ
connector and pluþ is wet
WARNING
n Charging cable
• Immediately stop charging when
you find abnormal symptoms
(smell, smoke).
• Replace the charging cable if the
cable coating is damaged to pre‐
vent electrical shock.
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• When connecting or removing the
charging cable, make sure to hold
the charging connector handle and
charging plug.
If you pull the cable itself (without
using the handle), the internal
wires may disconnect or get dam‐
aged. This may lead to electric
shock or fire.
WARNING
n 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 com‐
partment may automatically oper‐
ate.
• Always keep the charþinþ connector
and charþinþ pluþ in clean and dry
condition. Be sure to keep the charþ‐
inþ cable in a condition where there is
no water or moisture.
• Make sure to use the desiþnated
charþer ýor charþinþ the vehicle. Us‐
inþ any other charþer may cause ýail‐
ure.
• Beýore charþinþ the battery, turn the
vehicle OFF.
• Be careýul not to drop the charþinþ
connector. The charþinþ connector
can be damaþed.
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