Kia NIRO - CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (DC CHARGE); How to Connect DC Charger

CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (DC CHARGE)
DC Charge (if equipped)
You can charge at high speeds at public
char
ging stations. Use the charging ca‐
ble installed with DC chargers.
❈ Actual charger image and charging
method may vary in accordance
with the charger manufacturer.
❈ If you use a DC Charger when the
vehicle is already fully charged,
some DC chargers will send out an
error message. When the vehicle is
fully charged, do not charge the ve‐
hicle.
CAUTION
If you cannot open the charging door
due
to freezing weather, try again
after removing any ice near the
charging door. If you open it by
force, the charging door may be
damaged.
How to Connect DC Charger
1. While
the brake pedal is pressed,
engage the parking brake.
2. T
urn OFF all switches, place the
shifter dial in P (Park), and turn OFF
the vehicle.
If you try to charge while the shift‐
er dial is not placed in P (Park), it
will automatically move to P (Park).
However, charge the battery only
when the shifter dial is placed in P
for safety reasons.
3. Open the charging door by pressing
the arrow symbol [ ] of the charg‐
ing door. The charging door will not
open if the vehicle door is locked.
CAUTION
If you cannot open the charging door
due
to freezing weather, tap lightly
or remove any ice near the charging
door. Do not try to forcibly open the
charging door.
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