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8. Towing / Transportation / Storage

8.1 Towing and Transportation

emergency

towing

necessary,

recommend having it done by an authorized

Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing procedures are

necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is

recommended.

In the event of an accident, the high voltage system must be disabled. The safety plug

must be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods described in

sections of page 9-14 to disable the vehicle.

Towing the Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle is not

different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle.

OPTIMA PHEV

•

Never tow the vehicle with the front wheels

on the ground (forward or backward), as this

may cause fire or damage to the motor.

•

When towing the Niro HEV in an emergency

without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.

2. Place the transmission shift lever in N

3. Release the parking brake.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for JF HEV 2020

Page 1: ...Emergency Response Guide Version_1 1 OPTIMA PHEV JF PHEV ...

Page 2: ...fting 8 3 Disable Direct Hazards Safety Regulations 9 4 Access to the Occupants 15 5 Stored Energy Liquid Gases Solids 18 6 In Case of Fire 21 7 In Case of Submersion 25 8 Towing Transportation Storage 26 9 Important Additional Information 28 Contents 2 OPTIMA PHEV ...

Page 3: ... used whenever you are dealing with a OPTIMA PHEV at an emergency scene However all operations should be consistent with your department s standard operating procedures guidelines and any applicable laws When an PHEV is damaged in a crash the high voltage safety systems may have been compromised and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard Exercise caution and wear appropriate pers...

Page 4: ...FF all switches put the vehicle in P Park position and turn off the vehicle 3 Open the charging inlet door by pressing rear center edge of the charging inlet door Unlock charging door in emergency 4 Orange Color Cable Orange color cables run under the floor of the vehicle and under the hood When opening the hood the orange color cable identifies a PHEV OPTIMA PHEV If the charging door does not ope...

Page 5: ...lug in hybrid with a D displayed in the 8th position as shown in the below drawing The VIN can be found 1 VIN Plate can be seen through the windshield from outside 2 Underneath the front passenger seat or driver seat 3 On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver s side center pillar 5 OPTIMA PHEV XXXXXXXDXXXXXXXXX ...

Page 6: ...ntifying a Kia OPTIMA PHEV The OPTIMA plug in hybrid Cluster Instrument Panel displays the PHEV specific features such as high voltage battery SOC State of Charge in the highlighted part OPTIMA PHEV Cluster Instrument Panel 6 OPTIMA PHEV ...

Page 7: ...A PHEV Charge Status Indicator The High Voltage battery Charge Status Indicator is visible from outside the vehicle It is seen through the windshield at the center of the crash pad and is illuminated when the vehicle is plugged in and charging 7 OPTIMA PHEV ...

Page 8: ...n endanger response personnel or civilians When the OPTIMA PHEV is damaged in a crash the vehicle may appear to be shut off even when it actually is not due to a lack of engine sounds When the READY mode light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel the vehicle can move silently using the electric motor Responders should approach the vehicle from the sides and stay away from the front or rear as th...

Page 9: ... START STOP Button 1 Confirm the status of the READY light on the instrument panel If the READY light is illuminated the vehicle is ON POWER START STOP Button a If the READY light is NOT illuminated the vehicle is off Do not push the POWER START STOP button because the vehicle may start go into READY mode b To turn OFF the system put the vehicle in P Park position and press the POWER button 9 Case...

Page 10: ...he 12V battery remove the Smart Key at least 2 meters away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart 10 While depressing the brake pedal Pressing POWER button POWER button LED color Vehicle condition One time Off Ready to drive Without depressing the brake pedal Pressing POWER button POWER button LED color Vehicle condition One time Amber Electrical accessories are operational Two times Reddi...

Page 11: ...able the high voltage battery c Remove the luggage cover board and the side luggage foam in the trunk d Remove the safety plug cover B by removing the mounting 10mm bolts A 11 OPTIMA PHEV a Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the luggage side trim RH side cover b Disconnect the battery negative terminal ...

Page 12: ...3 Disable Direct Hazards Safety Regulations 12 e Unfasten the hook A to the direction of arrow f Unfasten the lever A to the direction of arrow OPTIMA PHEV g Remove the safety plug A ...

Page 13: ...V battery located in the right side of luggage compartment Once the 12V battery is disconnected power controls will not operate 4 In the event the vehicle is unable to be disabled using the Power START STOP Button using the fuse puller located in the engine room fuse box pull both the IG1 IG2 and IG3 fuse from the engine room fuse box If the IG fuses cannot be located pull out all of the fuses and...

Page 14: ...y Before engaging in any emergency response procedures ensure the vehicle is disabled and wait 5 minutes to allow the capacitor in the high voltage system to discharge to avoid electrocution Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle Never touch the metal chassis wires cables connectors or any electric components before disabling the system and or shorted to the vehicle c...

Page 15: ... beside Always be sure to connect to a structural component of the vehicle and avoid placing cribbing under high voltage cables and other areas not normally considered acceptable 4 3 Extraction Tools and Procedure When responding to an incident involving a OPTIMA PHEV we recommend that the first responders follow their organization s standard operating procedures for dealing with vehicle emergenci...

Page 16: ...e images high strength steel is used in the areas colored in blue and ultra high strength steel is used in the red colored areas Depending on the tools used ultra high strength steel can be challenging or impossible to cut If necessary use a workaround technique 16 OPTIMA PHEV ...

Page 17: ...fuel system 17 Supplemental Restraint Syst em Control Module SRSCM Airbag Airbag Inflator High voltage cable Air conditioning line Seat belt pretentioner Service Plug 12V battery Ultra High Strength Steel High Voltage Battery Air conditioning component Gasoline fuel tank Line OBC On Board charger 12V battery connector High voltage charge port OPTIMA PHEV LHD High voltage component ...

Page 18: ...age System 18 OPTIMA PHEV OPTIMA JF PHEV Specification Capacity 27 4 Ah Voltage 360 V Energy 9 8 kWh Power Cable Transaxle Hybrid Drive Motor Assembly Hybrid Starter Generator HSG Engine Main High Voltage Battery System Sub High Voltage Battery System ...

Page 19: ...battery The LDC transfers high voltage electricity to 12 voltage to charge 12V auxiliary battery HSG Hybrid Starter Generator The HSG restarts the engine in the ICE HEV modes and also charges the high voltage battery while driving as this is the generator for hybrid vehicle PHEV High Voltage Battery High voltage battery modules supply and store electric energy from traction motor and it is a Lithi...

Page 20: ...der floor battery compartment or HV cables under the car identifies the vehicle as an PHEV vehicle Never cut or disconnect the high voltage orange cabling and connectors without first disabling the HV system by removing the safety plug refer to page 11 Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle Never touch the metal chassis wires cables connectors or any electric componen...

Page 21: ...ry could release hydrogen fluoride carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide gasses Use NIOSH MSHA approved full face self contained breathing apparatus SCBA with full protective gear Even if the high voltage battery pack is not directly involved in a vehicle fire approach the vehicle very carefully 6 1 Firefighting Operations 6 2 Extinguishers Small fires that do not involve the high voltage battery sho...

Page 22: ...e battery Battery discharging 6 3 1 Vehicle Fire Use a large volume of water max 100 000 liter Water must cool down the battery If water is applied directly onto the high voltage battery module inside the casing it will better cool the battery But never attempt to penetrate the HV battery or its casing to apply water The high voltage battery is located under the luggage trim Put water after openin...

Page 23: ...ate the area The high voltage battery contains electrolyte solution To avoid exposure to electrolyte solution and serious personal injury always wear appropriate solvent resistant PPE Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Electrolyte solution is an eye irritant In the event of contact with eyes rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes Electrolyte solution is a ...

Page 24: ... a battery cell and a resulting increase in the cell s internal temperature Battery produces heat with thermal runaway and it can spread from one battery cell to many cells in a domino effect Stranded energy Energy remains inside any undamaged battery cells after the accident Stranded energy can cause a high voltage battery to reignite multiple times after a fire has been extinguished How to Preve...

Page 25: ...ly submerged remove the vehicle from the water before attempting to disable the vehicle Drain the water from the vehicle Use one of the methods described in page 9 14 to disable the vehicle Then discharge the battery by referring to page 27 If severe damage causes high voltage components to become exposed responders should take appropriate precautions and wear appropriate insulated personal protec...

Page 26: ...isabled The safety plug must be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods described in sections of page 9 14 to disable the vehicle Towing the Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle 26 OPTIMA PHEV Never tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground forward or backward as this may cause fire or damage to the motor Whe...

Page 27: ...t Do not touch or step on the spilled electrolyte If electrolyte leak occurs wear appropriate solvent resistant PPE and use soil sand or a dry cloth to clean up the spilled electrolyte Be sure to adequately ventilate the area 27 Prepare water that does not contain salt such as tap water or pond water Leave the battery in water for at least 90 hours Then put salt in water to make 3 5 salt water Wai...

Page 28: ...TIMA high voltage battery Failure to follow these instructions will lead to serious bodily injury or death by electrical shock Jump Starting 1 Make sure the booster battery is 12 Volt and that its negative terminal is grounded 2 If the booster battery is in another vehicle do not allow the vehicles to come in contact 3 Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect the jumper cables in the ex...

Page 29: ...iffer from the illustration Seat Belt Pretensioner In the OPTIMA PHEV the driver s front passenger s seat belts are equipped with pretensioners When the seat belt pretensioners are activated in a collision a loud noise may be heard and fine dust which may appear to be smoke may be visible in the passenger compartment These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous The seat belt pretens...

Page 30: ...re the vehicle ignition switch is turned off disconnect the negative cable from the 12V auxiliary battery located in the right side of luggage compartment and wait 3 minutes or longer to allow the system to deactivate Failure to follow any of these instructions may result in serious injury or death from accidental deployment of the airbag system Undeployed Airbags 30 OPTIMA PHEV WARNING ...

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