僅 High Voltage Service Interlock Connector; 僅 If An Accident Occurs - Kia Niro Owner's Manual

Hybrid system overview
High voltage service interlock
connector
DANGER
Hybrid
OSG2HQ012020BR
Plug-in Hybrid
OSG2PHQ012006L
In case of emergency, pull down the yel -
low lever in the service interlock connec -
tor to isolate the high voltage of the
battery. Service interlock connector is
not completely removed.
WARNING
Never disconnect the service interlock
connector except in an emergency situa -
tion. Serious problems may occur, such
as not starting the vehicle.
If an accident occurs
WARNING
僅 For your safety, do not touch the high
voltage cables, connectors and pack -
age modules. High voltage compo -
nents are orange in colour.
僅 Exposed cables or wires may be visi -
ble inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables,
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
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 -
cle out of the road.
Immediately call an emergency ser -
vices or contact an authorised Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
僅 When the vehicle is severely dam -
aged, remain a safe distance of 15
metre or more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/ flammables.
WARNING
If a fire occurs:
僅 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 dis -
tance from the vehicle and immedi -
ately call your local fire emergency
responders. 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.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electrical
fires could cause serious injury or
death from electrical shocks.
僅 Upon witnessing any sparks, gases,
flames, or fuel leakage of your vehicle,
immediately call emergency services
or contact an authorised Kia dealer/
partner. Also, advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
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