Kia EV6: Electric vehicle guide / Trouble shooting status indicator lamp

Contents:

• Charging cable storage

Indicator	Details
	On: Charging error or self-diagnosis failure detected during Kia EV6 charging operation.
	Error code	Item	Cause
	E1	Control pilot communication	Vehicle communication error
	E2	Leakage	Current leakage detected
	E3		Portable charger malfunction
	E4	Plug temperature	Plug overtemperature warning
	E5		Plug temperature failure
	E6		Charger system error
	E7	Overcurrent	Charging overcurrent warning
	E8	Internal temperature	ICCB overheating detected
	E9		Internal charger error
	F1	Relay fusion	Portable charger malfunction
	F2	Ground monitoring / interruption	Poor grounding at household outlet
	A5		Portable charger error
	F3	Switched mode power supply failure	Power supply voltage failure
	F4		Abnormal voltage detected
	F5	Control Pilot voltage error	Control Pilot (-) voltage error
	F6		Control Pilot (+) voltage error
	F7	Temperature sensor error	Plug temperature sensor malfunction
	F8		PCB internal temperature sensor failure
	F9		Detachable plug temperature sensor error
	A1	Detachable plug temperature	Detachable plug overtemperature warning
	A2		Portable charger error
	A3	Detachable plug state	Portable charger state error
	A4		Detachable plug search error
	FF	Control box state	Portable charger malfunction

How to connect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

Follow the correct Kia EV6 portable charging procedure carefully to ensure safe and stable charging operation.

1. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift dial to P (Park), and switch the Kia EV6 OFF completely.

2. Connect the plug securely to a household electric outlet.

3. Check whether the green power lamp illuminates on the ICCB control box.

4. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.

5. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle. If charging is started while the gear is not in P (Park), the Kia EV6 automatically shifts to P before charging begins.

6. Open the charging door.

   For more details, refer to Charging door.

7. Open the protective caps on the charging connector and charging plug. Inspect for dust, moisture, or foreign substances before connection.

8. Hold the charging connector handle and connect it securely to the Kia EV6 charging inlet. Push the connector fully into place. Improper connection between the charging connector and charging terminal may result in overheating or fire.

   NOTE

   If the charging connector and charging inlet are not connected correctly, the connector may droop or vibrate. In this case, hold the connector handle and push it fully into the charging inlet again.

9. Charging starts automatically and the charging lamp illuminates when charging begins.

10. Check that the high-voltage battery charging indicator light ( ) on the instrument cluster is ON. Charging is not active when the charging indicator light ( ) is OFF. If the connector is not properly connected, reconnect the charging cable and begin charging again.

11. After charging starts, the estimated charging time appears on the Kia EV6 instrument cluster for approximately 1 minute.

    If the driver seat door is opened while charging, the estimated charging time is also displayed for approximately 1 minute. When scheduled charging or scheduled climate control is enabled, the estimated charging time may appear as "--".

How to disconnect portable charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

Follow the proper Kia EV6 portable charging cable removal procedure to help protect the charging connector, charging inlet, and ICCB charging system components from unnecessary wear or damage.

1. Before disconnecting the charging connector from the Kia EV6, confirm that all vehicle doors are unlocked. When the doors are locked, the charging connector lock system prevents the connector from being removed.

   To help prevent charging cable theft, the Kia EV6 charging connector remains locked to the inlet while the doors are locked. However, if the vehicle is set to charging connector AUTO mode, the charging connector unlocks automatically after charging is completed.

   NOTE

   Always unlock the vehicle doors before disconnecting the charging connector. Attempting to remove the connector while the lock system is engaged may damage both the charging connector and the Kia EV6 charging inlet.

2. Hold the charging connector handle firmly and pull the connector straight outward from the Kia EV6 charging inlet.

3. Make sure the Kia EV6 charging door is closed securely after disconnecting the charging cable.

4. Disconnect the plug from the household electrical outlet. Always hold the plug body directly when disconnecting. Never pull on the charging cable itself.

5. Close the protective cover on the charging connector to help prevent dust, moisture, or foreign materials from entering the terminal section.

6. Store the Kia EV6 charging cable properly inside the designated cable storage compartment to protect the cable from physical damage and contamination.

Precautions for the portable charger: In-Cable Control Box (ICCB)

• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, modify, or adjust the Kia EV6 portable charger or ICCB control box.

• Do not use extension cords, adapters, multi-plugs, or uncertified electrical accessories with the Kia EV6 portable charging system.

• Stop using the portable charger immediately if any malfunction, abnormal smell, overheating, or charging interruption occurs.

• Never touch the charging plug or charging connector with wet hands.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the AC charging connector or the Kia EV6 charging inlet.

• Do not use the portable charging cable if it is worn, damaged, cut, cracked, or has exposed wiring.

• If the ICCB case, charging connector, charging plug, or charging cable is cracked, damaged, or has exposed wires, stop using the Kia EV6 portable charger immediately.

• Do not allow children to operate or play with the portable charging equipment.

• Keep the charging connector terminals and plug contacts free from moisture, dirt, dust, or foreign substances.

• Do not pull, sharply bend, twist, crush, or step on the charging cable or power cord.

• Do not charge the Kia EV6 during thunderstorms or lightning conditions.

• Do not place heaters, heat-generating equipment, or high-temperature objects near the charger during charging.

• Charging the Kia EV6 using a damaged or worn household electrical outlet may create a risk of fire or electric shock. If you are unsure about the condition of the outlet, have it inspected by a qualified electrician before charging.

• Stop using the portable charger immediately if the outlet, plug, ICCB control box, or charging cable becomes excessively hot or if a burning smell is detected.

• During Kia EV6 charging operation, radio reception quality may temporarily decrease in certain locations because of electromagnetic interference.

NOTE

Charging cable storage

Proper storage of the Kia EV6 charging cable helps maintain cable durability and protects the charging connector from dust, moisture, and physical damage.

Kia recommends storing the portable charging cable inside the dedicated storage box after every charging session.