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Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
If an accident occurs
WARNING
僅 For your safety, do not touch the high
voltage cables, connectors and pack
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age modules. High voltage compo
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nents are orange in color.
僅 Exposed cables or wires may be visi
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ble inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables,
because an electrical shock, an injury,
or a death may occur.
僅 Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous but
also flammable. Upon witnessing one
of those, open the windows, and
remain a safe distance from the vehi
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cle out of the road.
Immediately call an emergency ser
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vices or contact an authorized Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
僅 When the vehicle is severely dam
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aged, remain a safe distance of 15
meter or more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/ flammables.
僅 If a fire occurs:
- If a small scale fire occurs, use a fire
extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is
meant for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish the
fire in the early stage, remain a safe
distance from the vehicle and
immediately call your local fire
emergency responders. Also,
advise them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
If the fire spreads to the high volt
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age battery, large amount of water
is needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electri
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cal fires could cause serious injury
or death from electrical shocks.
- Upon witnessing any sparks, gases,
flames, or fuel leakage of your vehi
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cle, immediately call emergency
services or contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner. Also,
advise them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
僅 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 pos
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session and escape to a safe place.
Never attempt physical contact with
your flooded vehicle.
Immediately contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery or 12V
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 lever 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.