1. Push the coupler unlock button on the light ring and remove the charge coupler handle from the vehicle.
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  1. Close the dust cap for the additional lower connectors.
Note:   Do not attempt to remove the charge coupler before you unlock it. Do not use any kind of tool to try and remove a locked charge coupler. Doing so can lead to damage to your vehicle and the charge coupler.
Note:   You cannot unlock the charge coupler handle unless the vehicle remote is near the vehicle.
Note:   You can also unlock the cord through the vehicle touchscreen. If the cord still does not unlock, please contact roadside assistance.
Note:   You cannot shift your vehicle out of park (P) until you remove the charge coupler handle.
Charging the High Voltage Battery
  1. Press the center right-hand edge of the charge port door to close.
Charge Coupler Manual Release
If your vehicle does not unlock the charge coupler, you can manually release it.
Releasing the charge coupler:
  1. Switch off your vehicle.
  1. Open the hood.
  1. Remove the inner luggage compartment shields and locate the low voltage service disconnect.  See   Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
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  1. Move the low voltage service disconnect to the off position.
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  1. Locate the manual release mechanism.
Manual Release
  1. Between the gap of the hood and windshield, access the manual release mechanism and pull the pull ring firmly, perpendicularly towards the center of your vehicle. Once pulled, make sure you do not tangle the pull ring cord as it resets on the next charge session.
Release Cable
  1. Remove the charge coupler from the charge port.
  1. Close the low voltage service disconnect.
  1. Reinstall the inner luggage compartment shields.  See   Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
  1. Close the hood.
Note:   The next time you plug in to charge your vehicle, the locking mechanism re-engages and the pull ring resets.

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