Kia Sorento 2023, Owner'S Manual, Page: 50 / 640

Hybrid system overview
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Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in water, a
high-voltage battery may cause shock or
fires. Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF,
take the key in your possession and
escape to a safe place. Never attempt
physical contact with your flooded vehi
-
cle.
Immediately contact an authorized Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery or 12 volt
battery is discharged, or when the fuel
tank is empty, the hybrid system may
not operate while driving. When the
Hybrid system does not operate, do the
followings:
1. Gradually reduce the vehicle speed.
Pull over your vehicle off the road in a
safe area.
2. Locate the shift dial in P (Park).
3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4. Turn OFF the vehicle, and try to start
the hybrid system again, while
depressing the brake pedal and turn
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ing on the ENGINE START/STOP but
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ton.
5. When the hybrid system still does not
operate, refer to "Emergency starting"
on page 7-4.
Before jump-starting the vehicle,
check the fuel level and the exact pro
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cedure to jump start. When the fuel
level is low, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle only with the battery
power. The high voltage battery may
be discharged, and the hybrid system
will turn OFF.
WARNING
Vehicle accident
Never touch electric wires or cable. If
exposed electric wires or cables are visi
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ble inside or outside of your vehicle, an
electric shock may occur.
WARNING
Putting out fire
Never use a small quantity of water to
put out a fire in your vehicle. If a fire
occurs, evacuate the car immediately
and contact the fire department.