Kia Niro Plus DE 2022 Owner's Manual page 33

Electric vehicle guide
9. 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 (
When the charging connector is not
connected properly, reconnect the
charging cable to charge it again.
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10.After charging has started, the esti-
mated charging time is displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
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A: Remaining Time
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for about 1 minute. When
scheduled charging or scheduled air
conditioner/heater is set, the esti-
mated charging time is displayed as "-
-".
Checking charging status
When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
For more details, refer to "Charge indica-
tor lamp for electric vehicle" on page 1-
15.
NOTICE
僅 If you cannot open the charging door
due to freezing weather, tap lightly or
remove any ice near the charging
) is OFF.
door. Do not try to forcibly open the
charging door.
僅 When the charging connector and the
charging inlet are connected, you can
choose the mode by pressing button.
The charging connector will be locked
at a different time depending on the
selected mode.
- LOCK Mode: When the charging
connector is properly connected,
the charging connector will be
automatically locked.
- AUTO Mode: When the charging
connector is properly connected
and charging is initiated, the
charging connector will be locked.
僅 Even though charging is possible with
the START/STOP button in the ON/
START position, for you safety, start
charging when the START/STOP
button is in the OFF position and the
vehicle shifted to P (Park). After
charging has started, you can use
electrical components such as the
radio by pressing the START/STOP
button to the START or ON position.
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.
Charging electric vehicle
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