Hybrid System Overview
Components of the plug-in hybrid vehicle
vehicle. Never touch the wires or
cables, because an electrical shock
may occur causing injury or death.
䳜 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.
4. Call emergency services for help
and let them know the vehicle is a
Hybrid vehicle.
Do not touch high voltage cables,
connectors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be vis
ible inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables,
because an electrical shock may
occur causing injury or death.
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If the fire spreads to the high
voltage battery, large amount of
water is needed to put out the
fire.
Using small amount of water or
fire extinguishers not meant for
electrical fires could cause serious
injury or death from electrical
shocks.
WARNING
If a submersion in water occurs:
If your vehicle was flooded and has
soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you should not try to start
the Hybrid system. Never touch the
high voltage cables, connectors and
package modules, because an elec
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䳜 If you need towing, refer to "Tow
ing" on page 7-24.
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trical shock may occur causing injury
or death. High voltage cables are
orange in color.
In this case, have the vehicle towed
to a professional workshop and
inspected. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
If a vehicle accident occurs:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift the
transmission into "P" position.
And then depress the parking
brake.
2. Turn off the Hybrid system by
pushing the ENGINE START/STOP
button.
3. Evacuate to the safety place.
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