Safety Warning
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Circuit/System Description
The status of charging events (including delays) is communicated to the user through a vehicle plug-in charge status indicator and audio tones. The vehicle plug-in charge status indicator, located on the instrument panel, contains a multi-color LED (charge status indicator) controlled by the BCM. The indicator will have a green flash when the vehicle is charging under automatic control. The flash rate increases from one to four as the battery charges. The charge status indicator will have a pulsing blue flash if the charging is delayed, and the charging will resume at later time. The charge status indicator will illuminate solid green when charging is complete.
| Charge Status Light Color | Sound | Action/Reason |
| Solid Blue | - | Initial connection is successful. |
| Pulsing Blue | Two audible chirps | Charging is delayed by charging screen or by a total utility interruption. Charging will begin later. Utility Override ("Demand Response"). |
| Blinking Green (the longer the blink, the higher the state of charge) | One audible chirp | Vehicle is actively charging. |
| Solid Green | None | Charging is complete. |
| Pulsing Red | None | Error Check the charge cord connection. There may be no power supplied to the vehicle. |
| None (upon plug-in) | None | Check the charge cord connection. |
| None (after blue and green lights up) | None | Check the charge cord connection. If the connection is good, this may indicate a power failure or a total utility interruption, and charging will begin later. It may also occur if a high voltage charging system fault is detected. |
| None | Three audible chirps when the driver door is opened | The charge port door is open. |
| Flashing Green (the longer the blink, the higher the state of charge) | Four audible chirps | The currently set departure time cannot be met. May be due to charging power level or charge schedule setting factors. Refer to the charging screen for actual charge completion time. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.