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Electric Charging Door

The driver can open and close the charging door with the following methods:

  • When the shift gear is in P (Park) the vehicle recently unlocked (unlock again if it has timed out), push the charging door to open (1)

  • Push the Close button (2) located inner part of the charging door to close

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    1. Charging door to open
    2. Charging door to close

The driver can also open and close the charging door with the following methods:

  • Press the charging door button in the Instrument panel

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  • Use the Voice Recognition (short tap on the VR button for MyHyundai based VR, followed by "Open Charge Door")

  • If the charging door does not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the door to break the ice and release the door. If necessary, use hand temperature to melt down the ice or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. Do not pry open the charging door or use unauthorized tools to open the charging door.

  • Make sure that the charging door is closed before driving the vehicle. If the charging door is opened, mechanical parts of the charging door can be damaged.

  • After closed the charging door, be sure to check the warning light is off.

  • Do not pry open the charging door while the charging door is opening. The charging door may stop moving. Also, the electrical mechanism of the charging door and its related parts can be severely damaged.

  • While washing the vehicle, do not spray a high pressure water to the charging door directly. The high pressure can damage the charging door.

  • The charging door opens upwards. Check the surrounding while the charging door is open or close. Be aware of your head or limbs from being hit or stuck to the charging door.

  • Do not hold the hinge to prevent damaging the charging door and causing other accidents.

  • The charging door automatically closes when:

    • The charging connector is disconnected

    • The door is opened and the charging connector is not connected for a certain period of time

    • The gear is not in P (Park)

  • After replacing battery (12 V), open and close the charging door once to check that the charging door automatic opening mechanism is functioning properly.

For more details, refer to "Charging Your Electric Vehicle" section in chapter 1.