What to do in an emergency
Emergency commodity
Emergency commodity (if
equipped)
WARNING
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
There are some emergency com
modities in the vehicle to help you
respond to the emergency situation.
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Fire extinguisher (if equipped)
your local fire emergency respond
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If there is small fire and you know
how to use the fire extinguisher,
take the following steps carefully.
1. Pull the pin at the top of the
extinguisher that keeps the han
dle from being accidentally
pressed.
ers. Also, advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved. If the fire spreads
to the high voltage battery, large
amount of water is needed to put
out the fire.
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Using small amount of water or fire
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base
of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft)
away from the fire and squeeze
the handle to discharge the extin
extinguishers not meant for electri
cal fires could cause serious injury or
death from electrical shocks.
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guisher. If you release the handle,
the discharge will stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth
at the base of the fire. After the
fire appears to be out, watch it
carefully since it may re-ignite.
WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in
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water, a high-voltage battery may
cause shock or may catch on fire.
Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF,
take the key in your possession and
move to a safe place. Never attempt
physical contact with your flooded
vehicle. Immediately contact a pro
fessional work shop and advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
First aid kit (if equipped)
There are some items such as scis
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sors, bandage and adhesive tape
and etc. in the kit to give first aid to
an injured person.
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involved. Kia recommends to con
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tact an authorized Kia dealer/ser
vice partner.
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