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What to do in an emergency If an accident occurs
7. The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less
within the distance of 20 km (12
miles).
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
䳜 Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle.
䳜 Do not use the towing hooks to
pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or
other conditions from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under
its own power.
䳜 Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing to
avoid serious damage to the
reduction gear.
NOTICE
Before towing, check the reduction
gear for fluid leaks under your vehi
-
cle. If the reduction gear fluid is
leaking, a flatbed equipment or
towing dolly must be used.
If an accident occurs
If an accident occurs, stay calm and
take the following precautions.
WARNING
High voltage components
䳜 For your safety, do not touch high
voltage cables, connectors and
package modules. High voltage
components are orange in color.
䳜 Exposed cables or wires may be
visible inside or outside of the
vehicle. Never touch the wires or
cables, because an electrical
shock, an injury, or a death may
occur.
NOTICE
Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous
but also flammable. Upon witness
-
ing one of those, make sure your car
is parked in a safe area away from
any roads, open the windows, and
maintain a safe distance away from
the vehicle. Immediately contact an
authorized Kia dealer and advise
them that an electric vehicle is
involved.