Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 20

How to disconnect normal charger
1. The vehicle doors must be unlocked
in order to be able to disconnect
the charging connector. A lock sys‐
tem prevents charger cable discon‐
nection when the vehicle's doors
are locked.
NOTICE
In order to disconnect the charging
connector, unlock the doors to un‐
latch the charging connector lock
system. If not, the charging connec‐
tor and the vehicle's charging inlet
may be damaged.
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2. Press the door unlock button on
the smart key then pull out charg‐
ing connector.
NOTICE
When disconnecting the charging
connector, do not try to disconnect
it by force while not pressing the re‐
lease button. This may damage the
charging connector and vehicle
charging inlet.
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3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.
NOTICE
• Do not modify or disassemble
the charging cable components.
It may cause a fire or an electric
shock with personal injury.
• Keep the charging connector and
the charging plug clean and dry.
The charging cable should be al‐
so kept dry.
• Use an air gun to blow any for‐
eign substances from the charg‐
ing connector and the charging
plug.
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