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Stopping charging of the hybrid batteries

To stop charging of the hybrid battery, unlock the vehicle, unplug the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket and then unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet (alternating current).

 Important

Before the charging cable is removed from the vehicle's charging socket, the vehicle must be unlocked using the unlock button on the key. This must be done even if the vehicle's doors are already unlocked. If the vehicle is not unlocked using the unlock button, the charging cable or system may be damaged.

 Note

Always unlock the vehicle so that charging is cut off before the connection to the 120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current) is disconnected. Note that the charging cable must be disconnected from the vehicle's charging socket before it is disconnected from the 120/240 V outlet, partly to prevent damage to the system and party to prevent unintentional interruption of charging.

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Unlock the vehicle with the key. Charging will stop.

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Press the lock button on the charging cable's handle. The handle will be released/unlocked. Unplug the cable from the vehicle's charging socket and close the charger door.

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Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet.

Stow the charging cable in the storage compartment on the right side of the trunk.

Charging cable automatically locks

If the charging cable cannot be removed from the charging socket, it will automatically lock into place again after unlocking to maximize charging and range and to enable preconditioning before driving. The charging cable can be removed again if the vehicle is unlocked using the key. For vehicles with Passive Entry, the handle can be used to lock and unlock.

During rapid charging (direct current), the charging cable will not automatically lock into place again. To restart interrupted rapid charging, remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket, then plug it in again and follow the instructions on the charging station's user interface.

Rapid charging (direct current)

Finish charging by following the instructions in the charging station's user interface, remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket and plug it into the charging station's storage socket. Rapid charging can also be stopped by pressing the key's unlock button twice in quick succession.

 Important

Never attempt to remove the charging cable from the vehicle while charging is in progress. Always stop charging first and then unplug the charging cable after the charging socket lock automatically unlocks.
Stop rapid charging via the charging station's user interface or by pressing the vehicle's unlock button twice in quick succession – charging will stop and the lock in the charging socket will automatically unlock. This may take a few seconds.
Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket and close the cover.
Plug the charging cable into the charging station's storage socket or hang it back in the designated location.

Unlocking the vehicle during rapid charging

Rapid charging will not normally be interrupted if the vehicle is unlocked. If rapid charging is stopped, it will not resume automatically because the charging station requires reauthorization of charing via the user interface. If rapid charging is stopped, the charging cable will not automatically lock into place again. To restart interrupted rapid charging, remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket, then plug it in again and follow the instructions on the charging station's user interface.

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