KIA Niro: Charging connector lock
Locking charging cable
A: EV Settings
- Charging connector locking mode
- Always lock
- Lock while charging
You may select when the charging connector can be locked and unlocked in the charging inlet.
Select EV ? setting icon on the screen ? Charging connector locking mode in the infotainment system.
NOTICE
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
When the charging connector is locked
Always lock 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.
Lock 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.
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Scheduled charging
You can set-up a charging schedule for
your vehicle using the Infotainment system
or Kia Connect application. Refer to
the manual provided in the infotainment
system and the quick reference guide
for detailed information about setting
scheduled
Charging door
Opening the charging door
Operation
Press the right center edge of the
charging door.
The charging door is not open when
the vehicle is locked.
Closing the charging door
Operation
Close the charging door by pressing
rear
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Power tailgate
Operating the power tailgate
Operation
Press the power tailgate open/close
button inside the vehicle or with the
smart key for 1 second. The power
tailgate opens with a warning sound.
Press and hold the power tailgate
open/clos
How to connect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
Connect the plug to a household electric
outlet.
A: Plug
B: Electric Outlet
Check if the power lamp (green)
appears on the control box.
Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
Turn OFF all switches,
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