Kia EV9 2024 User manual

FOREWORD
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Table of Contents
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A
I
10
Electric vehicle guide
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your Kia
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driver assistance guide
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Abbreviations
Index

1Electric vehicle guide
Electric vehicle guide
Overview of electric vehicle..........................................................1-3
僅 Characteristics of electric vehicles ............................................................ 1-3
僅 Battery information..........................................................................................1-3
Main components of electric vehicle .......................................... 1-4
僅 High voltage (HV) battery (lithium-ion)...................................................1-4
僅 High voltage battery warmer system ......................................................1-5
EV menu.......................................................................................... 1-6
僅 EV mode screen................................................................................................. 1-7
僅 Energy information ..........................................................................................1-8
僅 Energy consumption history........................................................................1-8
僅 Nearby stations..................................................................................................1-8
僅 Next departure...................................................................................................1-8
僅 Charging and climate......................................................................................1-9
僅 Vehicle to load (V2L)......................................................................................1-10
僅 EV settings .........................................................................................................1-14
Charge types for electric vehicle................................................1-17
僅 Charging information.................................................................................... 1-17
僅 Charging types.................................................................................................1-18
僅 Charging time information .........................................................................1-19
Charge indicator lamp for electric vehicle............................... 1-20
僅 Charging status............................................................................................... 1-20
Charging connector lock ............................................................ 1-20
僅 Locking charging cable ............................................................................... 1-20
Scheduled charging .....................................................................1-21
Charging electric vehicle............................................................ 1-22
僅 Charging door ..................................................................................................1-22
僅 Precautions for charging electric vehicle.............................................1-23
僅 Immediately stop charging.........................................................................1-25
僅 AC charge...........................................................................................................1-25
僅 DC charge...........................................................................................................1-27

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僅 Portable charger..............................................................................................1-29
Driving electric vehicle................................................................ 1-35
僅 Starting the vehicle ........................................................................................1-35
僅 Stopping the vehicle ......................................................................................1-35
僅 Distance to empty...........................................................................................1-35
僅 Impact on distance to empty.....................................................................1-35
僅 EV Economy History......................................................................................1-37
僅 Power/Charge gauge....................................................................................1-37
僅 State of Charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery ................ 1-38
僅 Warning and indicator lights (Related to electric vehicle) ........... 1-38
僅 LCD display messages (Related to electric vehicle) .......................1-40
僅 Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).................................................... 1-44
Safety precautions for electric vehicle .....................................1-45

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Electric vehicle guide Overview of electric vehicle
Electric vehicle guide
Overview of electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is driven using a bat
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tery and an electric motor. While general
vehicles use an internal combustion
vehicle and gasoline as fuel, electric
vehicles use electrical energy that is
charged & stored inside the high voltage
battery.
As a result, battery electric vehicles do
not require gasoline and do not give off
tailpipe emissions.
Characteristics of electric vehi
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cles
It is driven using the electrical energy
that is charged & stored inside the high
voltage battery. This method of propul
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sion eliminates tailpipe emissions from
the vehicle.
A high performance electric motor is
used in the vehicle as well. Compared to
many internal combustion vehicle vehi
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cles, vehicle noise and vibrations are
much more minimal when driving.
When decelerating or driving downhill,
regenerative braking is utilized to charge
the high voltage battery. This reduces
energy loss and can increase the dis
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tance to empty.
When the battery charge is not suffi
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cient, AC charge (L2-Normal), DC charge
and Trickle charge (L1-Trickle) are avail
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able. (Refer to "Charge types for electric
vehicle" on page 1-17.)
NOTICE
What Does Regenerative Braking Do?
It uses the electric motor when deceler
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ating and braking and recaptures &
transforms kinetic to electrical energy in
order to charge the high voltage battery.
(Torque is applied in the opposite direc
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tion when decelerating to generate brak
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ing force and electric energy.)
Battery information
The vehicle is composed of a high volt
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age battery that drives the motor, air
conditioner, and charges an 12V battery
that drives all other 12V systems.
The auxiliary battery is automatically
charged when the vehicle is in the
READY mode or the high voltage bat
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Main components of electric vehicle
Main components of electric
vehicle
僅 OBC : Transforms (inverts) AC power
charge power, to DC power, to charge
the high voltage battery.
僅
Inverter : Transforms direct current
into alternating current to supply
power to the motor, and transforms
alternating current into direct current
to charge the high voltage battery.
僅
LDC : Transforms (converts) power
from the high voltage battery to low
voltage (12V) to supply power to the
vehicle (DC-DC).
僅
VCU : Functions as a supervisory con
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troller of electric vehicle
僅 Motor : Uses electrical energy stored
inside the high voltage battery to
drive the vehicle (functions like an
vehicle in a standard vehicle).
僅
Reduction gear : Delivers rotational
force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
僅
High voltage battery (lithium-ion) :
Stores and supplies power necessary
for the electric vehicle to operate (12V
battery provides power to the vehicle
features such as lights and wipers).
* OBC: On-Board Charger
* LDC: Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
* VCU: Vehicle Control Unit
WARNING
僅 Do not remove or disassemble high
voltage components and high voltage
battery connectors and/or wiring
(orange cabling). Also, be careful not
to damage high voltage components
and the high voltage battery. It may
cause serious injury and significantly
impact the performance and durabil
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ity of the vehicle.
僅 When inspection and maintenance is
required for high voltage components
and the high voltage battery, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
High voltage (HV) battery (lith
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ium-ion)
僅 The charge amount of the high volt
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age battery may gradually decrease
when the vehicle is not driven or
charged.
僅 The battery capacity of the high volt
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age battery may decrease over time
when the vehicle is stored in high or
low temperatures.
僅 Distance to empty may vary depend
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ing on the driving conditions (cargo,
rain, snow, wind, road surfaces), even
if the charge amount is the same. The
high voltage battery may expend
more energy when driving a fast pace
or uphill. These actions may reduce
the distance to empty.
僅 The high voltage battery is used when
using the air conditioner/heater. This
may reduce the distance to empty.
Make sure to set moderate tempera
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tures when using the air conditioner/
heater and/or use the pre-condition
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ing feature prior to departures.
僅 Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle
was used and/or the number of
charging cycles. This will reduce the
distance to empty over time.

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僅 When the charge capacity and dis
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tance to empty suddenly or dramati
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cally drops, contact an authorized Kia
dealer for inspection and mainte
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nance.
僅 If the vehicle will not be in use for an
extended period of time, charge the
high voltage battery once every three
months to prevent it from discharg
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ing. Also, if the vehicle battery charge
is insufficient, immediately charge the
vehicle to full capacity and store the
vehicle.
僅 AC charging is recommended to keep
the high voltage battery in optimal
condition.
僅 If the high voltage battery charge
amount is below 20%, you can keep
the high voltage battery performance
in optimal condition if you charge the
high voltage battery to 100%. (Once a
month or more is recommended.)
僅 The value of the high voltage battery
charge level may vary according to
the charging conditions (state of char
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ger, outside temperature, battery
temperature, etc.). In order to fully
charge the battery, the current of the
high voltage battery will be gradually
decreased, so that the longevity and
safety of the battery can be secured.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure to use a designated char
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ger when charging the high voltage
battery. Using non-approved or inap
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propriate types of chargers may have
a serious impact on vehicle durability.
僅 If the vehicle is kept with insufficient
charge for a long period, it may dam
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age the high voltage battery and the
high voltage battery may have to be
replaced depending on the level of
degradation.
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, contact
an authorized Kia dealer to inspect
whether the high voltage battery is
still connected.
僅 Using the Vehicle to Load (V2L) func
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tion may reduce the mileage due to
the use of high voltage battery
energy, and repeated use of the V2L
function may cause a decrease in the
life of the high voltage battery.
High voltage battery warmer sys
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tem (if equipped)
The high voltage battery warmer system
prevents reduction of the battery output
when battery temperature is low. If the
charging connector is connected, the
warmer system automatically operates
according to the battery temperature.
Charging time may shorten compared to
vehicles without the high voltage battery
warmer system. But, the use of electric
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ity charge may increase because of high
voltage battery warmer system opera
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tion.
CAUTION
The high voltage battery warmer system
operates when the charging connector is
connected to the vehicle. However, the
high voltage warmer system may not
operate when the battery temperature
drops below -31 °F (-35 °C).

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EV menu
EV menu
If you select the EV menu at the Infotain
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ment system home screen, you can
access EV menu.
INFORMATION
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
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mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
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EV mode screen
1 Energy Information
2 EV Menu
3 Energy Economy
4 Reserved Charging
5 EV Settings
6 Nearby Stations
7 Other Menu
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EV menu
Energy information
Select vehicle image from the infotain
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ment system screen. You can check bat
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tery discharging level.
Energy consumption history
1 Electricty Use
2 EV Economy History
It is possible to check the history of
energy consumption with the date and
distance of previous driving. The icon is
displayed on the most efficient energy
economy record.
Nearby stations
Select the icon and see the map from
the infotainment system screen. Stations
around the current location are
searched.
Around the course, around the current
site, around the selected destination or
charging stations of interest will be
searched. If you choose the charging
station, the detailed information will be
provided.
INFORMATION
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
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mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
Next departure
Set anticipated departure time for
scheduled charging and target tempera
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ture.
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Departure time
1 Departure Time
2 Departure Day
Select the day of the week to activate
scheduled charging and target tempera
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ture for departure time.
INFORMATION
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor
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mation, refer to the manual provided in
the infotainment system and the quick
reference guide.
Charging and climate
Select the icon from the infotainment
system screen and Scheduled charging
and target temperature.
NOTICE
Vehicle must be connected with the
charging connector at the time pre-
scheduled time for the scheduled
charging.
You can set the date and time of when
to charge the battery and the climate
control temperature. Also, you may
select the time to start charging using
the Off-peak time settings.
Off-peak time settings
1 Start Time
2 End Time
3 Charging options
1. If selected, starts charging at the des
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ignated off-peak time. If deselected,
starts charging only on the scheduled
time.
2. Set the most inexpensive time to com
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plete charging.
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Off-peak tariffs prioritised : If
selected, starts charging at off-
peak time (may keep on charging
past the off-peak time to charge
100%).
僅
Off-peak tariffs only : If selected,
charges only within the off-peak
time (may not charge 100%).
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Target temperature Settings
If the target temperature is set with the
cable connected, the cabin temperature
will be adjusted to the target tempera
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ture at departure time. In cold weather,
pre-scheduled heating helps enhance
electric vehicle performance by heating
the vehicle in advance.
Vehicle to load (V2L)
V2L is the system that provides AC
power using the high voltage battery for
driving to operate several electronical
products.
Select the icon on the screen.
1 Electricty Use Settings (V2L)
2 Min.%
If the vehicle reaches to the limit, it auto
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matically cut supply of electricity.
1 Charging status
2 Distance to Empty
3 Min.%
4 Time Remaning
Check various information about the
V2L in the infotainment system when
using the V2L.
How to connect V2L
V2L connector (if equipped)
1. Open the cover of the V2L connector.
2. Close the cover after connecting elec
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tronic appliances to the power outlet.
3. Connect the V2L connector to the
charging hole on the vehicle.
4. Press the switch (A) of the V2L con
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nector and check whether the light (B)
is on or off. The light (B) may not turn
on normally when:
僅 See the battery discharging limit for
high voltage battery for driving in
Energy consumption menu on the
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screen. If it is higher than the cur
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rent amounts of high voltage bat
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tery, the light (B) does not turn on.
僅 Check whether the light of V2L con
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nector or indoor power outlet turns
on or not.
僅 If the warning message for V2L
appears on the cluster, refer to
"LCD display messages" on page 1-
11.
僅 If V2L does not operate properly
when connecting other electronic
appliances, visit an authorized Kia
dealer.
5. Press the switch (A) to turn off the
light (B). You can disconnect the V2L
connector when the light (B) turns off
and the charging door lock is deacti
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vated pressing the door unlock button
on the smart key.
V2L power outlet (if equipped)
1. Connect to the power outlet located at
bottom of the rear seat with the EV
button in the ON position.
2. Slide the V2L power outlet cover to
the left.
3. Check the operation status at the
front indicator of the power outlet.
僅Blue: Standby
僅 Red: No power supply even though
the power outlet is connected
僅 Green: The power outlet is con
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nected correctly to provide power
LCD display messages
V2L has ended. Battery level has
reached the set value
1 V2L has ended. Battery level has
reached the set value
When the high voltage battery level
reaches the discharging limit set level,
the V2L will stop and the warning will be
displayed. If you want to use the V2L
continuously, make the discharging limit
set level lower than the present battery
level.
V2L stopped due to excessive
power use
1 V2L stopped due to excessive
power use
If you use an electrical appliance that
exceeds the maximum power output the
vehicle can supply, it will stop working
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and display a warning message. Make
sure that the total power consumption of
your electrical appliance does not
exceed the V2L maximum power output.
V2L conditions not met
1 V2L conditions not met
If V2L is interrupted for any of the fol
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lowing reasons, a this message is dis
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played.
僅 V2L connector switch off
僅 V2L connector overheating
僅 Opening the charging door while
using the V2L indoor outlet
Make sure there are no problems with
the V2L connector or the vehicle Inside
outlet.
WARNING
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector or the
terminal of the vehicle charging hole
僅 Do not put metal objects to the V2L
connector or charging hole. It might
be a cause of electric shock.
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector,
charging hole or power plug with a
wet hand. It might be a cause of elec
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tric shock. Please handle with a dry
hand all the time.
僅 Confirm whether there is foreign sub
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stance such as water or dust on the
V2L connector, charging hole or
power plug before connecting. If you
connect it with foreign substances, it
may be a cause of fire or electric
shock.
僅 Do not modify or disassemble the V2L
connector. There is a risk of fire, elec
-
tric shock or injury.
僅 Do not charge under the following
conditions as doing so can cause
injury:
- The V2L connector, charging hole,
power plug or cable is damaged,
corroded or rusted.
- The connection is not secure.
僅 Do not use If the cord of an electrical
appliance is damaged or broken.
There is a risk of fire, electric shock or
injury.
僅 Never use an electric heating appli
-
ance like iron, coffee pot, or toaster in
the vehicle. It may cause a fire and
injury.
CAUTION
僅 Be well-informed of the manual to
prevent accidents.
僅 The V2L discharging mode is blocked
automatically in case of overheating.
(When the discharging mode is
blocked, check whether the V2L con
-
nector or power plug is contaminated,
worn, corroded or broken or the home
appliance capacity is over 16 A. If the
temperature falls to proper level after
it is left unattended, you can use it
again. Use proper home appliances.)
僅 Do not modify or disassemble the V2L
connector. Failure caused by modify
-
ing or disassembling is not covered by
the warranty.
僅 Do not drop or hit the V2L connector.
僅 Do not place objects on the V2L con
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nector.
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僅 Be sure to disconnect the V2L connec
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tor from the vehicle when you are fin
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ished using it.
僅 When the high voltage battery charge
reaches the set discharging limit(%),
the operation stops, and a warning
message is displayed on the instru
-
ment cluster. If you want V2L opera
-
tion, set the discharging limit(%) lower
than the current battery charge.
僅 When using various electrical appli
-
ances, use them below the maximum
power capacity that can be supplied
by the vehicle.
僅 If you use an electrical appliance that
exceeds the maximum power capac
-
ity that the vehicle can supply, the
operation will stop and a message will
be displayed on the instrument clus
-
ter. Make sure the total power con
-
sumption of the electrical appliance
you use does not exceed the V2L
maximum power capacity.
僅 Some of the electrical appliances may
not operate normally even if the appli
-
ance has power consumption less
than the maximum power capacity
provided by the vehicle.
- Electrical appliances that require
high power during initial operation.
- Measuring devices that need to
process accurate data.
- Electrical appliances sensitive to
inverter type AC power supply.
(Inverter: A device that converts DC
power into AC power)
僅 Do not use appliances that require a
continuous power supply, such as
medical equipment. The power supply
may be interrupted depending on the
vehicle's condition.
僅 Only use electrical appliances under
16 amps.
僅 Extend the power cord fully and use a
proper voltage plug. Worn, corroded
or improper plugs can cause a mal
-
function.
僅 Use a power plug with a ground con
-
nection.
僅 Do not use high power electrical appli
-
ances such as an air conditioner,
washing machine or dryer.
僅 Do not hang anything on the power
cord.
僅 For various devices connected to a
power outlet, use only products that
have obtained national safety certifi
-
cation. For usage and precautions,
refer to the manual of the device.
(Electrical appliances, multi-outlets,
cord extension cables, etc.)
僅 For electrical appliances designed for
use outdoors, use an appliance, use a
product with a waterproof function or
use it in a waterproof environment. Do
not use in environments with rain or
high humidity. (Electrical appliances,
multi-outlets, extension cords, etc.)
僅 If there is a risk of lightning, do not
use the V2L function outside the vehi
-
cle.
僅 Do not connect multiple portable
multi-outlets.
僅 When using an extension cord is
twisted, it may cause a fire. Be sure to
use a cord that’s not twisted.
僅 When using the vehicle's outside V2L
connector, power is also supplied to
the vehicle's inside power outlet.
Unplug electrical appliances that are
not in use from the inside power out
-
let.
僅 When using the V2L, the cooling fan in
the vehicle motor compartment can
operate automatically even if the
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hands near the cooling fan when
using the V2L
NOTICE
僅 Please connect the V2L connector to
the charging hole within 60 seconds
after the charging cover opens. To
prevent theft after connecting, it is
changed to auto lock automatically so
that it is impossible to separate.
僅 When using V2L, cancel the scheduled
air conditioning setting. V2L may not
operate to operate if the scheduled air
conditioning is activated.
僅 V2L discharging mode will shut off if
the vehicle is turned off using the
inside V2L.
僅 If the electronic device does not work
even though the green indicator is on,
reconnect the electronic device plug
to the power outlet.
僅 Opening the charging door or con
-
necting the V2L connector to the
charging inlet, the V2L discharging
mode will shut off. Using the inside
and outside V2L simultaneously, first
connect the inside V2L
EV settings
Select the icon on the screen. You can
set the charging limit, charging current,
battery conditioning mode and utility
mode functions.
Charging limit
僅 The target battery charge level can be
selected when charged with AC char
-
ger or DC charger.
僅 The charging level can be changed by
10%.
僅 If the target battery charge level is
lower than the high voltage battery
charge level, the battery will not be
charged.
Charging current
1 AC Charger
2 Charging current
僅 You can adjust the charging current
for an AC charger. Select an appropri
-
ate charging current.
僅 If the charging process does not start
or abruptly stops in the middle, rese
-
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