Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 User manual

All information in this Owner’s Manual is current at the time
of publication. However, HYUNDAI reserves the right to make
changes at any time so that our policy of continual product
improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes
descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard
equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not
apply to your specific vehicle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
Introduction
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Introduction
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Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI
and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering
the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations
established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state
agencies.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Passenger
Occupant Classification System and other CAN bus systems. It is possible for
an improperly installed/adjusted high powered two-way radio to adversely
affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully
follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions if you choose to install one of these
devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO INSTALLATION

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This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle
damage.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

Your Hyundai vehicle may be equipped with technologies and services that use
information collected, generated, recorded or stored by the vehicle. Hyundai
has created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to explain how these technologies
and services collect use and share this information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the Hyundaiusa.com website
at: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/owner-privacy-policy.aspx
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy,
please contact our Customer Care Center at:
Hyundai Customer Care
P.O. Box 20850
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
800-633-5151
consumeraff[email protected]
Hyundai’s Customer Care Center representatives are available Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST and Saturday between
6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English).
For Customer Care assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are
available Monday through Friday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.
HYUNDAI VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY

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Maintenance
Index
Emergency Situations
Driver Assistance System
Driving Your Vehicle
Convenience Features
Instrument Cluster
Seats & Safety System
Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and
Reporting Safety Defects
Foreword / Hybrid System Overview
Table of contents

1
Introduction
Foreword ............................................................................................................ 1-2
Hyundai Motor AMERICA.................................................................................. 1-2
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts ...................................................................... 1-3
How to use this Manual.....................................................................................1-4
Safety Messages ................................................................................................1-4
Fuel Requirements.............................................................................................1-5
Vehicle Modifications ........................................................................................ 1-7
Vehicle Break-in Process ................................................................................... 1-7
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ........................................1-8
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) System ..............................................................1-9
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) System ............................................. 1-10
Charging the Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle............................................................... 1-11
Charging Information...................................................................................................1-11
Charging Time ..............................................................................................................1-11
Charging Types............................................................................................................ 1-12
Charging Status........................................................................................................... 1-13
Scheduled Charging.................................................................................................... 1-14
Charging Connector Lock........................................................................................... 1-15
Charging Precautions ................................................................................................. 1-16
AC Charge.................................................................................................................... 1-17
Trickle Charge..............................................................................................................1-23
Driving the Hybrid Vehicle .............................................................................. 1-35
Starting the Vehicle.....................................................................................................1-35
Special Features ..........................................................................................................1-35
Hybrid System Gauge .................................................................................................1-37
Plug-in Hybrid Mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle).......................................................... 1-38
Aux. Battery Saver+ (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)............................................................ 1-39
Warning and Indicator Lights ..................................................................................... 1-41
LCD Display Messages............................................................................................... 1-42
Energy Flow ................................................................................................................ 1-50
Safety Precautions for Hybrid System............................................................1-53
Hybrid Vehicle Components ..................................................................................... 1-53
Service Interlock Connector...................................................................................... 1-55
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct ..................................................................................... 1-55
If an Accident Occurs................................................................................................. 1-56
When the Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off ...........................................................................1-57
1. Foreword / Hybrid System
Overview

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FOREWORD
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome
you to the growing number of discerning people who drive HYUNDAIs. We are very
proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI
we build.
Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new
HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to
familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features so you can safely
operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe
operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that all service and maintenance on your
car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealers
are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance
that may be required.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and
should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay
with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating, safety
and maintenance information.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
CAUTION
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality
fuels and lubricants that do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use
high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 2-13 in
the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner’s Manual.
Copyright 2021 HYUNDAI Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI Motor America.
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GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS
1. What are HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are the
same parts used by HYUNDAI Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for the
optimum safety, performance, and
reliability for our customers.
2. Why Hyundai Genuine Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are
engineered and built to meet rigid
manufacturing requirements.
Damage caused by using imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage parts is
not covered under the HYUNDAI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other
HYUNDAI warranty.
In addition, any damage to or failure
of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused
by the installation or failure of an
imitation, counterfeit or used salvage
part is not covered by any HYUNDAI
Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are
purchasing HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?
Look for the HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts exported
to the U.S. are packaged with labels
written only in English.
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only
sold through authorized HYUNDAI
Dealerships.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your
Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. To gain an overview of the contents
of your Owner’s Manual, use the Table of Contents in the front of the manual. The
first page of each Chapter includes a detailed Table of Contents of the topics in that
Chapter.
To quickly locate information about your vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in this manual and the page number where it
can be found.
For your convenience, we have incorporated tabs on the right-hand page edges.
These tabs are coded with the Chapter titles to assist you with navigating through the
manual.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. This Owner’s Manual provides
you with many safety precautions and operating procedures. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that may hurt you or others, as well as damage to your vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe these hazards
and what to do to avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained in this manual are for your safety. Failure to follow
safety warnings and instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and the SAFETY
ALERT SYMBOL will be used.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death. The safety alert symbol precedes the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which,
if not avoided, could result in vehicle
damage.

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Unleaded
Your new vehicle is designed to perform optimally using unleaded fuel having an
octane number((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use
methanol blended fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL,
as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and engine components, never add any fuel
system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for additional information.
WARNING
• Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the
event of an accident.
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) are being
marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline. For example, “E15” is a
gasohol comprised of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems
and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
“E85” fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent
gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is
not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance
and damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI recommends that
customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15 percent.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system:
• Never use gasohol which contains methanol.
• Never use gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Never use leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
• Never use “E85” fuel.
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any
performance problems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Using Fuel Additives (except Detergent Fuel Additives)
Using fuel additives such as:
- Silicone fuel additive
- Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive
- Other metallic-based fuel additives
may result in cylinder misfire, poor acceleration, engine stalling, damage to the
catalyst, or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a
reduction in the overall life of the powertrain.
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels
may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). HYUNDAI does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing MMT. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and
affect your emission control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.
Detergent Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation
in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance
performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www. toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, detergent-based fuel additives
that you can purchase separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank according to the
maintenance schedule is recommended (refer to the Maintenance Schedule in chapter
9).
Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information
on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
• This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and
emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may
not be covered under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate
abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, you do not use
unauthorized electronic devices.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between
2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying
engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Fuel economy and engine performance may vary depending on vehicle break-in
process and be stabilized after 4,000 miles(6,000 km). New engines may consume
more oil during the vehicle break-in period.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Fuel economy and engine performance may vary depending on vehicle break-in
process and be stabilized after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New engines may consume
more oil during the vehicle break-in period.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 mile(2,000km) of operation.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or emitted from them are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment components and materials
• Component parts which are subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (for example, name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The HYUNDAI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the
electric motor for power. The electric motor is run by a high-voltage HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between
the engine and the electric motor or even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the
HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained, so at times the engine will come on even
at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative
braking.
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PHEV (PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The HYUNDAI Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both
a conventional hybrid electric vehicle and an all-electric vehicle.
When used as a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, the HEV computer selectively
operates between the engine and the electric motor or even both at the same time.
When it is operating in the electric vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven only using the
electric motor over a certain distance until the hybrid battery becomes low. The driving
distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road conditions.
Aggressive driving maneuvers or in need of diagnosis for emission related parts, may
enable the engine to operate. However, engine power can be limited during emission
reduction control period in cold engine condition.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric
power source.
Electric Vehicle Mode Acceleration High speed Deceleration External charging
Startup/Low speed
Electric motorElectric motor Battery chargingBattery chargingMotorMotor Charging
Charging
Engine + MotorEngine + Motor Engine + MotorEngine + Motor
CS (Charge Sustaining) ModeCD (Charge Depleting) Mode Charging
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Charging Information
AC Charge:
The plug-in hybrid vehicle is charged by
plugging into a AC charger installed in
your home or a public charging station.
(For further details, refer to the 'AC
Charge'.)
Trickle Charge:
The plug-in hybrid vehicle can be
charged by using household electricity.
The electrical outlet in your home must
comply with regulations and can safely
accommodate the Voltage / Current
(Amps) / Power (Watts) ratings specified
on the portable charge.
Charging Time
AC Charge:
Takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
at room temperature. (Can be charged to
100%.)
Information
Depending on the condition and durability
of the high voltage battery, charger
specifications, and ambient temperature,
the time required for charging the high
voltage battery may vary.

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Charging Types
Category AC Charge Trickle Charge
Charging Inlet (Vehicle)
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Charging Connector
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Charging Outlet
OLFP0Q5007K OAEEQ016024
How to Charge
Use AC charger installed in
homes or public charging
station
Use household current
Charging Time Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes (to
fully charge, 100%)
For charging at home. Please
note that the Trickle Charger is
slower than the AC Charger.
• Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger
specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required for charging the high
voltage battery may vary.
• Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the
charger manufacturer.

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Charging Status
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When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
Classification
Details
Operation of charging
indicator lamp
Mode Status Charging
inlet
Charging
button
A READY Non-charging
state
0 ~ 65 % On (Yellow) Off
65 ~ 100 % On (Green) Off
B
Aux. Battery
Saver / High
voltage warning
Charging the 12V auxiliary
battery / High voltage warning
state
On (Red) Off
C Charging Charging
0 ~ 65 % Blinking
(Yellow) Off
65 ~ 100 % Blinking
(Green) Off
DCharging
complete
Charging
completed (turns
off in 5 seconds)
100 % On(Green)→
OFF Off
E Charging failed Error while charging Blinking
(Red) Off
FScheduled
charging standby
Reserved charging is operating
(turns OFF after 3 minutes) Off On
G Error CAN communication error
status
On(Green)→
On (Orange)
→On(Red)
Off

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Scheduled Charging
(if equipped)
• You can set-up a charging
schedule for your vehicle using the
infotainment system or BlueLink
application.
Refer to the infotainment system
manual or the BlueLink manual for
detailed information about setting
scheduled charging.
• Scheduled charging can only be
done when using a AC charger or
the portable charger (ICCB: InCable
Control Box).
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• When scheduled charging is set
and the AC charger or the portable
charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control
Box) is connected for charging, the
indicator lamp in the middle blinks (for
3 minutes) to indicate that scheduled
charging is set.
• When scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediately
when the AC charger or portable
charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control
Box) is connected. When immediate
charging is required, press scheduled
charging deactivation button more
than 2 seconds.
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• If you press the scheduled
charging deactivation ( ) button
to immediately charge the battery,
charging must be initiated 3 minutes
after the charging cable has been
connected. When you press the
scheduled charging deactivation
() button for immediate charging,
the scheduled charge setting is not
completely deactivated. If you need to
completely deactivate the scheduled
charge setting, use the infotainment
system to finalize the deactivation.
Refer to "AC Charge (Station) or Trickle
Charge" for details about connecting
the AC charger and the portable charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box).

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Charging Connector Lock
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You may select when the charging
connector can be locked and unlocked in
the charging inlet.
The driver can select the charge
connector lock mode from the User
Settings in the LCD display by selecting
'UserSettings→Convenience→Locking
Charging Cable'.
When the Charging Connector is
Locked
While
charging Always
Do not
lock (if
equipped)
Before
charging X O X
While
charging O O X
Finished
charging X O X
Always mode
The connector locks when the charging
connector is plugged into the charging
inlet. The connector is locked until all
doors are unlocked by the driver. This
mode can be used to prevent charging
cable theft.
• If the charging connector is unlocked
when all doors are unlocked, but the
charging cable is not disconnected
within 15 seconds, the connector will
be automatically locked again.
• If the charging connector is unlocked
when all doors are unlocked, but all
doors are locked again, immediately,
the connector will be automatically
locked again.
While charging mode
The connector locks when charging
starts. The connector unlocks when
charging is complete. This mode can be
used when charging in a public charging
station.
Do not lock mode (if equipped)
The connector unlocks regardless of the
state of charging.
Press the charging connector release
button, disconnect the connector.
Be careful to theft of the charging cable.