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Emergency Rescue Guide Manual

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Page 1: ...Emergency Rescue Guide Manual ...

Page 2: ...upplemental Restraint System Emergency Procedures Initial Response Identify Immobilize and Disable Extraction Operations Vehicle Fire Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks Roadside Assistance Towing Emergency Starting 1 2 6 18 12 20 23 23 Contents 22 21 12 10 7 6 2 Document Purpose Vehicle Description 1 2 19 ...

Page 3: ...tion Within this Emergency Response Guide you will find Cautions Warnings and Dangers which provide critical information and help you do your job safely and efficiently Below are the definitions of these terms When you see a Caution Warning or Danger be certain you understand the message before you attempt to perform any part of an emergency response procedure A Caution alerts you to a hazardous s...

Page 4: ...endly vehicle which does not produce any exhaust emissions Identifying a Kia Niro The Kia Niro EV can be easily identified by the Eco electric logo attached on the tail gate Eco electric logo on tail gate The eco electric logo may be missing or hidden after a crash due to damage to the vehicle Always be sure to utilize additional methods of identification before determining that the vehicle is not...

Page 5: ...in the 8th position as shown in the below drawing The VIN can be found 1 Underneath the front passenger seat or driver seat 2 On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver s side or passenger center pillar 3 Niro EV Identification VIN Label XXXXXXXGXXXXXXXXX 8th position G or H ...

Page 6: ...ed below 4 Niro EV Cluster Instrument Panel Niro EV Identification Charge Status Indicator The battery charge status indicator 3 separate lights visible from outside on the center of the dashboard is illuminated when the vehicle is charged with an AC charger The number of lights illuminated indicates the charge level of the battery ...

Page 7: ...ton depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake 2 Turn OFF all switches move the shift lever to P Park and turn off the vehicle 3 Open the charging door by pressing it Unlock charging door in emergency If the charging door does not open due to battery discharge open the hood and slightly pull the emergency cable as shown left The charging door will then open Niro EV Identification ...

Page 8: ...ent magnet synchronous motor Max Output HP kW 201 150 Max Torque lb ft Nm 291 395 EPCU Inverter Input Voltage V 200 310 LDC Max OutputHP kW 2 4 1 8 High Voltage Battery Type Lithium ion polymer Rated Voltage V 356 327 Capacity Ah Energy kWh 180 64 0 120 39 2 Quantity for Pack Cell Module 64Cells 4Modules ...

Page 9: ...ry is located in the left side of the electric motor room and powers all of the vehicle s standard electronics like radio lights door locks power windows etc Also it powers the EPCU Electric Power Control Unit which controls the high voltage current to main electronic systems like the motor and high voltage junction box ...

Page 10: ...er converts DC to AC to supply electricity to the motor It also converts AC to DC to charge the high voltage battery The LDC converts high voltage electricity to 12 voltage to charge the 12V auxiliary battery High voltage battery The HV Lithium ion polymer battery supplies and stores electric energy to the traction motor and is located under the Niro EV chassis The OBC is the battery charging equi...

Page 11: ...e cables under the hood on the under floor battery compartment or HV cables under the car identifies the vehicle as an electric 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 15 Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle Never touch the wires cables connecters o...

Page 12: ...ner In the Niro EV the driver s and 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 pretensioner assembly mechanisms may become hot during...

Page 13: ...r 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 1 Driver Airbag DAB 2 Clock Spring 3 Steering Wheel 4 Seat Belt Pretensioner BPT 5 Passenger Airbag PAB 6 Side Airbag SAB 7 Curtain Airbag CAB 8 Front Impact Sensor FIS 9 Knee Airbag KAB 10 Pressure Side Impact Sens...

Page 14: ...ocedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Niro EV at an emergency scene All other operations should be consistent with your department s standard operating procedures or guides When an EV 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 personal protective...

Page 15: ...when it is not due to no 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 they are potential paths for vehicle movement Be sure to immobilize the vehicle in the following manner Chock the wheels Set the parking brake Put ...

Page 16: ...cle is ON 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 rotary shifter dial in the P Park position and press the POWER button Without depressing the brake pedal Pressing POWER button POWER button LED color Vehicle condition Off Off One time Amber Electrical accessories...

Page 17: ...y remove the Smart Key at least 2 meters away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart 4 Use the following procedure to remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery b Remove the service plug cover A after removing rear seat cushion assembly a Disconnect 12V auxiliary batter negative terminal c Remove the service plug A 5 In case of emergency cut the service interlock connector...

Page 18: ...ing the 12V battery located in the right side of motor room 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 Motor room fuse box pull both the IG1 IG2 Fuse from the motor room fuse box If the IG fuses cannot be located pull out all the fuses and relays in t...

Page 19: ...age battery Refer to No 4 procedure in page 15 and cut the HV interlock circuit wiring 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 wires or cables before disabling the sy...

Page 20: ...17 Extraction tools and procedure When responding to an incident involving a Niro EV we recommend that the first responders follow their organization s standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with vehicle emergencies When the first responders cut the vehicle they should always pay special attention to the airbag system orange colored high voltage cables and other high voltage compo...

Page 21: ...to temperatures above 300 F Vehicle may burn rapidly with a flare burning effect Even after the high voltage battery fire appears to have been extinguished renewed or delayed fire can occur Use a thermal imaging camera to ensure the high voltage battery is completely cooled before leaving the incident Always advise second responders that there is a risk of the battery re igniting Fire submersion o...

Page 22: ...igh voltage components to become exposed responders should take appropriate precautions and wear appropriate insulated personal protective equipment Do not attempt to remove a safety plug while the vehicle is in water Failure to follow these instructions can lead to death or serious injury by electrocution Extinguishers Small fires that do not involve the high voltage battery should be extinguishe...

Page 23: ...Be sure to adequately ventilate 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 minute...

Page 24: ...d 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 page 12 17 to disable the vehicle Towing Niro EV Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle Do not tow with sling type equipment Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment Never tow the vehicle with the front...

Page 25: ...vious page In case the 12V auxiliary battery is discharged connect a starting device to the jump terminal in the motor room as you would any 12V battery see image Refer to the Emergency Starting section of the Owner s Manual for additional information Connect jumper cables the order shown in the image and disconnect in reverse order Electrocution Risk Do not attempt to jump start the Niro EV high ...

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