Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 479

IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
WARNING
• For your safety, do not touch high
voltage cables, connectors and
package modules.
High voltage components are or‐
ange in color.
• Exposed cables or wires may be
visible inside or outside of the ve‐
hicle. Never touch the wires or ca‐
bles, because an electrical shock,
an injury, or a death may occur.
• Any gas or electrolyte leakage
from your vehicle is not only poi‐
sonous but also flammable.
Upon witnessing one of those,
open the windows, and remain a
safe distance from the vehicle out
of the road.
Immediately contact an authorized
Kia dealer and advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved. Kia rec‐
ommends to contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
• If you need towing, refer to Tow‐
ing on page 8-35.
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• When the vehicle is severely dam‐
aged, remain a safe distance of 15
meter or more between your vehi‐
cle and other vehicles/flammables.
WARNING
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
distance from the vehicle and imme‐
diately call your local fire emergency
responders. Also, advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high volt‐
age battery, large amount of water
is needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electri‐
cal fires could cause serious injury or
death from electrical shocks.
WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in wa‐
ter, a high-voltage battery may
cause shock or may catch on fire.
Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF,
take the key in your possession and
move to a safe place. Never attempt
physical contact with your flooded
vehicle. Immediately contact an au‐
thorized Kia dealer and advise them
that a hybrid vehicle is involved. Kia
recommends to contact an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
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