Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 287 / 646

CAUTION
• Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and remove
the accessory plug after use. Using
the accessory plug for prolonged
periods of time with the engine off
could cause the battery to dis‐
charge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐
er to the lowest operating level
when using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause
electronic interference when plug‐
ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.
These devices may cause exces‐
sive audio static and malfunctions
in other electronic systems or de‐
vices used in your vehicle.
• Refrain from using the heater or
A/C if you need to use the multi‐
purpose socket. If the heater or
A/C has to be used simultaneously,
have it to the lowest setting.
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• Some add-on electrical equipment
will induce electromagnetic inter‐
ference. This will lead to subse‐
quent malfunction or hinder good
reception of the Audio/Video and
electrical system.
• Always make sure that electric
add-ons are fully plugged into the
multipurpose sockets. Insecure
contacts may lead to electrical
malfunctions.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get an electric shock.
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charþer is desiþned to re‐
charþe batteries oý small size electrical
devices usinþ a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharþed when the En‐
þine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/
START position.
The battery charþinþ state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable ýrom the USB
port aýter use.
• Some devices are not supported ýor
ýast charþinþ but will be charþed with
normal speed.
• Use the USB charþer when the enþine
is runninþ to prevent battery dis‐
charþe.
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