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  • Page 1 Emergency Rescue Guide Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Identifying a Kia Soul ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The purpose of this document is to familiarize first responders and the towing/roadside assistance industry with the proper methods to handle the Soul EV in an emergency situation. This guide gives a basic overview of key vehicle systems and instructions for dealing with the different types of emergencies encountered by first responders.

  • Page 4: Vehicle Description

    Identifying a Kia Soul “Eco electric” logo on tail gate The Kia Soul EV can be easily identified by the “Eco electric” logo attached on the tail gate. Electrocution Risk The eco electric logo may be missing or hidden after a crash due to damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 5 Soul EV Identification VIN Label The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies an electric car with a “G” or “H” displayed in the 8th position, as shown in the below drawing. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
  • Page 6 Soul EV Identification Soul EV Cluster Instrument Panel The Soul EV Cluster Instrument Panel displays the EV specific features such as high voltage battery SOC (State of Charge) as highlighted below. Charge Status Indicator The battery charge status indicator (3 separate lights), visible from outside on the center of the dashboard is illuminated when the vehicle is charged with an AC or DC charger.
  • Page 7 Soul EV Identification Charging Port The charging port is located on the front left bumper. Note : The doors must be un-locked to open the charge port door. How to open the charging port 1. Press the unlock door button, depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 8: Soul Main Electronic Systems

    Soul EV Main Electronic Systems High Voltage System High-voltage battery EPCU Motor Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Motor Max. Output HP(kW) 201 (150) Max Torque lb-ft(Nm) 291 (395) Inverter Input Voltage(V) 245 ~ 421.4 EPCU Max. Output HP(kW) 2.4 (1.8)

  • Page 9: Vehicle Components

    Soul EV Main Electronic Systems Vehicle components 12V auxiliary battery The 12V auxiliary battery is located in the left side of the electric motor room, and powers all of the vehicle’s standard electronics like radio, lights, door locks, power windows, etc.
  • Page 10 High voltage battery The HV Lithium ion polymer battery supplies and stores electric energy, to the traction motor, and is located under the Soul EV chassis. On-Board Charger (OBC) The OBC is the battery charging equipment that converts external AC to DC to charge the high voltage...
  • Page 11 Soul EV Main Electronic Systems High Voltage Orange Cabling The High Voltage cabling is orange, per Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. Cables run under the floor of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage Battery to the EPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter, OBC, A/C compressor and other High Voltage components located towards the front of the vehicle.

  • Page 12: Airbag System (Srs: Supplemental Restraint System)

    Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Six (6) airbags are installed in the Soul EV, located in the areas shown in the image below. Before performing any emergency procedure, make sure the vehicle ignition switch is turned off and disconnect the negative connector from the 12V auxiliary battery (located in the left side motor compartment) to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
  • Page 13 Soul EV Main Electronic Systems Airbag system components [SRSCM] 1. Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) 2. Front Gravity Side Impact Sensor (G-SIS) 3. Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) 4. Front Impact Sensor (FIS) 5. Front Impact Sensor (FIS)
  • Page 14 Soul EV Main Electronic Systems [Airbag Module] 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) Module 4. Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module 2. Steering Wheel Assembly 5. Side Airbag (SAB) Module 3. Clock Spring 6. Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module...
  • Page 15 Soul EV Main Electronic Systems [Seat Belt System] 1. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 2. Rear Seat Belt Retractor Undeployed Airbags To avoid injuries caused by accidental deployment of undeployed airbags Make sure the vehicle ignition switch is turned off, disconnect the negative cable from the 12V auxiliary battery (located in the left side of motor room) and wait 3 minutes or longer to allow the system to deactivate.

  • Page 16: Emergency Procedures 1

    Emergency Procedures Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Soul EV at an emergency scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department’s standard operating procedures or guides. When an EV is damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have been compromised and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 17 The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel or civilians. When the Soul EV is damaged in a crash, the vehicle may appear to be shut off when it is not due to no engine sounds.
  • Page 18 Emergency Procedures Disable The final step in the initial response process, conducted after immobilizing the vehicle, is to disable the vehicle, its SRS components and the high voltage electrical system. To prevent current flow through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle. I .
  • Page 19 Emergency Procedures 2. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery. Once the 12V battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate. 3. Before disconnecting 12V battery, remove the Smart Key at least 2 meters away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
  • Page 20 Emergency Procedures II. Disabling the System – IG (Ignition) Fuse Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the motor room fuse box cover. 3. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery (located in the right side of Motor room fuse box motor room).
  • Page 21 Emergency Procedures 5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery (Refer to No.4 procedure in page 17 and cut the HV interlock circuit wiring) If previously mentioned methods of disabling the vehicle’s system are unsuccessful, any emergency procedures involving the electric vehicle may cause the accidental deployment of undeployed airbags and electric shock from high-voltage components.

  • Page 22: Extraction Operations

    Emergency Procedures Extraction Operations The Soul EV is an electric model. Because of the high voltage components contained therein, first responders should pay special attention when they extract occupants in the car. Before performing any extraction operations, the first responders should "Identify, Immobilize and Disable"...
  • Page 23 Emergency Procedures NO-CUT ZONES The areas highlighted in yellow indicate “no-cut zones” that must not be cut during emergency procedures due to high voltage, gas inflators and airbag hazards. Do not attempt to enter the vehicle by cutting through the "no-cut zones" identified in the image below.

  • Page 24: Vehicle Fire

    After Initial Emergency Response Procedures have been applied, Firefighting Procedures may begin. Kia recommends that each response team follow their own department’s standard operating procedures for fighting vehicle fires in combination with the Soul EV specific details that are covered in this section.

  • Page 25: Submerged Or Partially Submerged Vehicles

    Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. Soul EV that is submerged does not have high-voltage component on the vehicle’s body or framework. It is safe to touch the vehicle’s body or framework if there is no severe damage to the vehicle, whether it is in water or on land.

  • Page 26: High Voltage Battery Damage And Fluid Leaks

    Emergency Procedures High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks If electrolyte solution leakage, or any damage to the Lithium ion battery casing is observed, the first responders should attempt to neutralize the battery by applying a large volume of water to the battery pack while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The neutralization process helps stabilize the thermal condition of the battery pack but does not discharge the battery.

  • Page 27: Roadside Assistance 2

    14-19 to disable the vehicle. Towing Soul EV Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle. If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.

  • Page 28: Emergency Starting

    Electrocution Risk Do not attempt to jump start the Soul EV high voltage battery. Jump Starting Procedure 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-Volt and that its negative terminal is grounded.

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