Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 542

Maintenance
Engine compartment precau-
tions (Diesel engine)
僅 The piezo injector operates at high
voltage (maximum 200v). Therefore,
the following accidents may occur.
- Direct contact with the injector or
injector wiring may cause electric
shock or damage your muscle or
nerve system.
- The electromagnetic wave from the
operating injector may cause the
artificial heart pacemaker to mal-
function.
僅 Follow the safety tips provided below,
when you are checking the engine
room whilst the engine is running.
- Do not touch the injector, injector
wirings, and the engine computer
whilst the engine is running.
- Do not remove the injector connec-
tor whilst the engine is running.
- People using pacemakers must not
go near the engine whilst the
engine is starting or running.
WARNING
Diesel Engine
Never work on the injection system with
the engine running or within 30 seconds
after shutting off the engine. High-pres-
sure pump, rail, injectors and high-pres-
sure pipes are subject to high pressure
even after the engine stopped. The fuel
jet produced by fuel leaks may cause
serious injury, if it touches the body.
People using pacemakers should not
move more than 30cm closer to the ECU
or wiring harness within the engine room
whilst the engine is running, since the
high currents in the electronic engine
control system produce considerable
magnetic fields.
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CAUTION
僅 Do not put heavy objects or apply
excessive force on top of the engine
cover (if equipped) or fuel related
parts.
僅 When you inspect the fuel system
(fuel lines and fuel injection devices),
contact a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 Do not drive long time with the engine
cover removed.
僅 When checking the engine room, do
not go near fire. Fuel, washer fluid,
etc. are flammable oils that may cause
fire.
僅 Before touching the battery, ignition
cables and electrical wiring, you
should disconnect the battery "-" ter-
minal. You may get an electric shock
from the electric current.
僅 When you remove the interior trim
cover with a flat bed (-) driver, be
careful not to damage the cover.
僅 Be careful when you replace and
clean bulbs to avoid burns or electri-
cal shock.
Maintenance services