Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 32

Hybrid system overview
2. Hold the charging connector han-
dle and pull it out.
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3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.
4. Disconnect the plug from the
household electric outlet. Do not
pull the cable when disconnecting
the plug.
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5. Close the protective cover for the
charging connector so that for-
eign material cannot get into the
terminal.
6. Put the charging cable inside the
cable compartment to protect it.
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Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Precautions for portable charging
cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
Use the portable charging cable
that is certified by Kia.
Do not try to repair, disassemble,
or adjust the portable charging
cable.
Do not use an extension cord or
adapter.
Stop using immediately if failure
warning light occurs.
Do not touch the plug and
charging connector with wet
hands.
Do not touch the terminal part of
the AC charging connector and
the AC charging inlet on the vehi-
cle.
Do not connect the charging con-
nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.
Do not use the portable charging
cable if it is worn out, exposed, or
there exists any type of damage
on the portable charging cable.
If the ICCB case and AC charging
connector is damaged, cracked, or
the wires are exposed in any way,
do not use the portable charging
cable.
Do not let children operate or
touch the portable charging cable.
Keep the control box free of
water.
Keep the AC charging connector
or plug terminal free of foreign
substances.