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START CHARGING
Theprovided120-volttravelchargecordislocatedinthestoragecompartmentunderthecargooor.
1. With the vehicle parked, select the Charging icon at the bottom of the Energy screen on the
touch screen.
2. Review the selected Charge Level and Charge Mode. Touch the green text if an increased
ChargingLevelordifferentChargeModeisdesired.Usethereducedchargeleveluntilaqualied
electrician inspects your electrical circuit capacity, or if the electrical circuit or socket capacity is
not known. Once the Charge Level and Charge Mode are selected, turn off the vehicle.
Note: The Charge Limit selection returns to the default level each time the vehicle is driven.
3. Remove the charge cord from the trunk and plug it into an electrical outlet. DO NOT PLUG INTO
AN EXTENSION CORD. The charge cord indicator should be green. Where possible, secure the
charge cord to the wall.
4. Press and release the rear edge of the charge port door, located just in front of the driver’s door,
to open the door. Plug the charge cord into the charge port.
5. The Charging Status Indicator on the instrument panel illuminates green and the horn chirps
whenproperlyconnected.Thesidemirrorlightsilluminategreenandmayash(ifactivated).
See Charging Status.
6. Periodically check the electrical outlet/plug while charging. Discontinue use if the electrical outlet/
plugishotandhavetheelectricaloutletservicedbyaqualiedelectrician.
Note: Immediately after plugging in, the Charging Status Indicator on the instrument panel may be yellow for a few seconds before turning green.
The charging system may run fans and pumps when the vehicle is turned off.
If the Charge Cord Theft Alert has been enabled, it is armed automatically when the vehicle is locked with the Remote Keyless Entry
transmitter.
Note: When the theft alert is armed, the alarm will sound when the plug is disconnected from the locked vehicle. To change the charge cord theft alert
option, go to Energy in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Totemporarilyoverrideadelayedchargeevent,removeandreconnectthechargecordintothevehiclewithinveseconds.Thevehicle
will begin charging immediately.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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