High Voltage Battery Air Intake; If An Accident Occurs - Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual

High Voltage Battery Air Intake

The hybrid battery air intake is locat-
ed on bottom and side of the rear
seats. The air intake cools down the
hybrid battery. When the hybrid bat-
tery air intake is blocked, the hybrid
battery may be overheated. Do not
obstruct the air intake with any other
objects.
WARNING -
• Blocking the air intake behind
the rear seats may damage
the HEV battery.
• Do not allow any water into
the air intake even when
cleaning. If any water enters
the air intake, the Hybrid bat-
tery may cause an electric
shock which can cause seri-
ous injury or death due to
electrocution.
ODEQ016007
WARNING
-
Interference with electron-
ic medical devices
Electromagnetic waves that are
generated from the charger can
impact medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker. When using such
medical electric devices, ask
your medical professional and
the device
whether charging your electric
vehicle will impact the operation
of the medical electric devices.

If An Accident Occurs

Air Intake
• Avoid the engine compartment.
• Avoid any orange or high voltage
wires, cables, or components.
• Assume that a high voltage compo-
nent is exposed and move away from
the vehicle as promptly as possible.
• Refer to Chapter 7 for towing infor-
mation.
manufacturer
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