Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 186

Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
僅 Use the USB car charger with the igni -
tion on. Otherwise, Vehicle battery
can be discharged.
僅 Use the official USB cable of the man -
ufacturer of the digital device to be
charged.
僅 Make sure that any foreign object,
drinks, and water do not come into
contact with the USB car charger.
Water or foreign object can damage
the USB charger.
僅 Do not use the device those current
consumption exceeds 2.1 A.
僅 Do not connect an electrical device
that generates excessive electromag -
netic noise to the USB car port. If you
do so, noise can be caused or vehicle
electronic devices can be interrupted
whilst audio or AV is on.
僅 If the charger is connected incorrectly,
it can cause serious damage on the
devices. Please note that damages
due to incorrect usage are not cov -
ered by warranty service.
Power outlet (if equipped)
ONQ5031047_2
The power outlet allows drivers and pas -
sengers to charge their digital devices
like smart phone, and PC tablets.
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Operating condition(s)
僅 The devices should draw less than 15
A when the vehicle is in ON position.
WARNING
僅 Use the power outlet only when the
vehicle is on and remove the acces -
sory plug after use. Using the acces -
sory plug for prolonged periods of
time with the vehicle off could cause
the battery to discharge.
僅 Only use 12 V electric accessories
which are less than 15 A in electric
capacity.
僅 Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to
the lowest operating level when using
the power outlet.
僅 Close the cover when not in use.
僅 Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference when plugged
into a vehicle's power outlet. These
devices may cause excessive audio
static and malfunctions in other elec -
tronic systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
僅 Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
僅 Plug in battery equipped electronic
devices with reverse current protec -
tion. The current from the battery may
flow into the vehicle's electrical/elec -
tronic system and cause system mal -
function.
僅 Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign object
(pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do
not touch with a wet hand. You may
get an electric shock.
Interior features