Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 51

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ter may cause electric arcing to oc‐
cur and damage electronic parts and
components.
WARNING
n Exposure to high voltage
• High voltage in the hybrid battery
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, re‐
place, dismantle or remove any
portion of the hybrid battery sys‐
tem including components, cables
and connectors.
WARNING
n 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
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water, severe injury or death due to
electrocution may occur.
WARNING
n Hot components
When the hybrid battery system op‐
erates, the HEV battery system can
be hot. Heat burns may result from
touching even insulated components
of the HEV system.
CAUTION
n 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 is recom‐
mended. The battery will be charged
automatically when driving the vehi‐
cle.
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