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Kia NIRO Emergency Rescue Manual

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  • Page 1 Emergency Rescue Guide Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Identifying a Kia Niro ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The purpose of this document is to familiarize first responders and the towing/roadside assistance industry with the proper methods to handle the Niro PHEV in an emergency situation. This guide gives a basic overview of key vehicle systems and instructions for dealing with the different types of emergencies encountered by first responders.

  • Page 4: Vehicle Description

    Introduction Vehicle Description As with other PHEVs and HEVs, the Kia Niro PHEV uses the combination of a conventional gasoline powered internal combustion engine and a high voltage electric motor to propel the vehicle. This combination provides for improved gas mileage over a conventional Kia with a standard 4-cylinder engine.

  • Page 5: Niro Identification

    Identifying a Kia Niro “Eco plug-in” logo on tail gate The Niro PHEV can be easily identified by the “Eco plug-in” logo attached on the tail gate. Electrocution Risk The hybrid logo can become hidden after a crash due to damage to the vehicle. Always be sure to utilize additional methods of identification before determining the vehicle is not a hybrid.
  • Page 6 Niro Identification VIN Label The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies the Hybrid with a “D” displayed in the 8th position, as shown in the below drawing. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
  • Page 7 Niro Identification Niro Cluster Instrument Panel The Niro PHEV Cluster Instrument Panel displays the PHEV specific features such as high voltage battery SOC (State of Charge) in the highlighted part. A v g . F u e l E f f i c i e n c y...

  • Page 8: Niro Main Electronic Systems

    Niro Main Electronic Systems 12V battery High Voltage System Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) High-voltage battery Motor Transmission Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Max. Output HP(kW) 60.5 (44.5) Motor Max Torque lb-ft(Nm) 125 (170) Inverter Input Voltage(V) 240 ~ 413 HPCU Max.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Components

    Niro Main Electronic Systems Vehicle components 12V auxiliary battery The 12V auxiliary battery is located in the right side of the luggage room, and powers all of the vehicle’s standard electronics like radio, air conditioner, etc. Also, it powers the HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) which controls high voltage current to main electronic systems like the motor.
  • Page 10 Lithium ion polymer battery with specifications, 360V / 24.7Ah / 8.9kWh. It is located in the under the rear seat of the Niro. Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) The HSG restarts the engine at HEV mode and also...
  • Page 11 Niro Main Electronic Systems On-Board Charger (OBC) The OBC is the battery charging equipment that converts external AC to DC to charge the high voltage battery. High Voltage Orange Cabling The High Voltage cabling is orange, per SAE standard. Cables run under the floor of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage Battery to the HPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter, OBC and other High Voltage components in front of the vehicle.

  • Page 12: Airbag System (Srs: Supplemental Restraint System)

    Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Seven airbags are installed in the Niro, located in standard areas of the vehicle. Before emergency procedure, make sure the vehicle ignition switch is turned off, disconnect the negative connector from the 12V auxiliary battery (located on passenger side, cargo area) to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
  • Page 13 Niro Main Electronic Systems Airbag system components 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 8. Front Impact Sensor (FIS) 2. Clock Spring 9. Knee Airbag (KAB) 3. Steering Wheel 10. Pressure Side Impact Sensor (PSIS) 4. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 11. Rear Side Impact Sensor (RSIS) 5.

  • Page 14: Emergency Procedures 1

    Emergency Procedures Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Niro at an emergency scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department’s standard operating procedures or guides. When a Hybrid is damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have compromised and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 15 Emergency Procedures Immobilize The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel and civilians alike. When in "READY" mode the lamp is illuminated on the Instrument Panel, the vehicle can move almost 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 of travel.
  • Page 16 Emergency Procedures Disable After the vehicle is secured to prevent movement, the final step in the initial response process is to disable the vehicle, its SRS components and the high voltage electrical system. To prevent current flow through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle.
  • Page 17 Emergency Procedures 2. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery. Once the 12V battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate. 3. Before disconnecting 12V battery, move the Smart Key at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
  • Page 18 Emergency Procedures II. Disabling the System – IG (Ignition) Fuse Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the engine room fuse box cover. 3. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery (located in cargo area on Engine room fuse box passenger side).
  • Page 19 Emergency Procedures 5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery (Refer to No.4 procedure in page 15) If previously mentioned methods of disabling system are unsuccessful, the vehicle is not secured from accidental deployment of undeployed airbags and electric shock of high- voltage components.

  • Page 20: Extraction Operations

    Extraction tools and procedure When responding to an incident involving a Niro, we recommend that the first responders follow their organization’s standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with vehicle emergencies.

  • Page 21: No-Cut Zones

    Emergency Procedures NO-CUT ZONES The areas highlighted in yellow indicate “no-cut zones” that must not be cut during emergency procedures due to high voltage, gas inflators and airbag hazards. Do not attempt to enter the vehicle by cutting through the "no-cut zones" identified in the image below.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Fire

    After Initial Emergency Response Procedures have been applied, Firefighting Procedures may begin. Kia recommends that each response team follow their own department’s standard operating procedures for fighting vehicle fires in combination with the Niro HEV specific details that are covered in this section.

  • Page 23: Submerged Or Partially Submerged Vehicles

    Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. Niro HEV that is submerged does not have high-voltage component on the vehicle’s body or framework. It is safe to touch the vehicle’s body or framework if there is no severe damage to the vehicle, whether it is in water or on land.

  • Page 24: High Voltage Battery Damage And Fluid Leaks

    Emergency Procedures High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks If electrolyte solution leakage, or damage such as any problem with the Lithium ion battery casing are observed, the first responders should attempt to neutralize the battery by applying a large volume of water to the battery pack while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Page 25: Roadside Assistance 2

    17-20 to disable the vehicle. Towing a Niro Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle with the exception that all wheels need to be lifted off the road.

  • Page 26: Emergency Starting

    (-) to negative (-) and disconnect Refer to “Emergency Starting” of Owner’s in reverse order. Manual for additional information. Connect jumper cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. Electrocution Risk Do not attempt to jump start the Niro high voltage battery.

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