Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual page 47

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
CAUTION -
Cleaning
Engine
When you clean the engine com-
partment, do not wash using
water. Water may cause electric
arcing to occur and damage elec-
tronic parts and components.
WARNING -
Exposure to
High Voltage
• High voltage in the hybrid bat-
tery system is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns
and electric shock. This may
result in serious injury or death.
• For your safety, never touch,
replace, dismantle or remove
any portion of the hybrid bat-
tery system including compo-
nents, cables and connectors.
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WARNING -
Use of Water
or Liquids
If water or liquids come into
contact with the hybrid system
components, and you are also
in contact with the water, severe
injury or death due to electrocu-
tion may occur.
WARNING -
Hot
Components
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the HEV battery system
can be hot. Heat burns may result
from touching even insulated
components of the HEV system.
✽ ✽ NOTICE -
Prolonged parking
Prolonged parking might cause bat-
tery discharge and operation failure
due to natural discharge. Driving
the vehicle approximately once
every 2 months, more than 15 km (9
miles) is recommended. The battery
will be charged automatically when
driving the vehicle.