Kia NIRO Emergency Rescue Manual page 19

5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery
(Refer to No.4 procedure in page 15)
If previously mentioned methods of disabling system are unsuccessful, the vehicle is not
secured from accidental deployment of undeployed airbags and electric shock of high-
voltage components.
Before engaging in emergency response procedures, ensure the vehicle is disabled
and wait 5 minutes to allow the capacitor in the high voltage system to discharge
to avoid electrocution.
Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. Never touch
the wires or cables before disabling the system, to prevent injury or death due to
electrical shock.
Failure to follow these instructions can lead to death by electrocution.
Emergency Procedures
Electrocution Risk
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