Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 24

Hybrid system overview
If it is not fully connected,
improper connection between the
charging connector and the
charging terminals are a potential
fire hazard.
8. Charging starts automatically
(charging lamp Illuminates).
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9. Check if the charging cable con-
nection indicator of the high volt-
age battery in the instrument
cluster is turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the
charging connector is not con-
nected properly, reconnect the
charging cable to charge.
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Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
NOTICE
The charging is in progress only
with the shift dial is in P (Park).
Charging the battery with the
ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ACC position is possible. How-
ever, it may discharge the 12-V
battery. Thus, if possible, charge
the battery with the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the OFF
position.
Moving the shift dial from P (Park)
to R (Reverse)/N (Neutral)/D
(Drive) stops the charging pro-
cess. To restart the charging pro-
cess, move the shift dial to P
(Park), press the ENGINE START/
STOP button to the OFF position,
and disconnect the charging cable.
Then, connect the charging cable
and restart the charging process.