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2. The charge port door is on the rear
drivers side of the vehicle. Push the
rearward edge of the charge port door
and release to open.
In cold weather conditions, ice may form
around the charge port door. Remove ice
from the area before attempting to open
or close the charge port door.
3. Plug the charge cord into the electrical
outlet. To verify the charge cord status,
see the owner's manual and
. For instructions to set cord limit
settings for a charge session, see the
owner's manual.
4. Plug in the AC charge cord into the
vehicle charge port . Make sure the AC
vehicle plug is fully connected to the AC
charge port. If it is not properly
connected, the vehicle may not be
charged.
5. Verify that the Headlight Charging Status
Indicator (CSI) illuminates on the
headlamps (if enabled), charge port light
turns on, and an audible chirp occurs.
See the owner's manual.
To End AC Charging
1. Unlock the charge cord from the vehicle
by pressing the button on the top of the
charge cord plug. Unplug the charge cord
from the vehicle.
2. Close the charge port door by pressing
firmly in the center until it latches.
3. Unplug the charge cord from the
electrical outlet.
4. Place the charge cord into the
storage case.
DC Charging
DC Charging Station Hardware
The vehicle can be charged using DC
charging equipment typically found at
service stations and other public locations.
Check the charging station DC vehicle plug
for compatibility with the DC charge port on
this vehicle. This vehicle is compatible with a
Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1)
connector.
When recharging at a DC charge station, the
charging cable connected to the vehicle
must be less than 10 m (33 ft) in length to
meet functionality and regulatory
requirements.
Follow the steps listed on the charging
station to perform a DC vehicle charge.
If for any reason DC charging does not
begin or is interrupted, check the DC
charging station display for messages.
Unplug the cord to restart the DC charging
process.
To Start DC Charging
1. Put the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Press the Electric Parking brake (EPB)
switch. See
3. Push the rearward edge of the charge
port door and release to open the door.
In cold weather conditions, ice may form
around the charge port door. The charge
port door may not open on the first
