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Precautions for Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
• Use a portable charging cable that
is certified by Kia.
• Do not try to repair, disassemble, or
adjust the portable charging cable.
• Do not use an extension cord or
adapter.
• Stop using immediately if failure
warning light occurs.
• Do not touch the plug and charging
connector with wet hands.
• Do not touch the terminal part of the
AC Charging connector and the AC
Charging inlet on the vehicle.
• Do not connect the charging con-
nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.
• Do not use the portable charging
cable if it is worn out, exposed, or
there exists any type of damage on
the portable charging cable.
• If the ICCB case and AC Charging
connector is damaged, cracked, or
the wires are exposed in any way,
do not use the portable charging
cable.
• Do not let children operate or touch
the portable charging cable.
• Keep the control box free of water.
• Keep the AC Charging connector or
plug terminal free of foreign sub-
stances.
• Do not step on the cable or cord.
Do not pull the cable or cord and
do not twist or bend it.
• Do not charge when there is light-
ning.
• Do not drop the control box, charg-
ing connector, or place a heavy
object on the control box.
• Do not place an object that can
generate high temperatures near
the charger when charging.
• Charging with a worn out or dam-
aged household electric outlet can
result in a risk of electric shock. If
you are unsure about the condition
of a household electric outlet, have
it checked by a licensed electri-
cian.
• Stop using the portable charging
cable immediately if the household
electric outlet or any components
are overheating or you smell burn-
ing.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)