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  • Page 1 Emergency Rescue Guide Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Identifying a Kia Niro ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Document Purpose The purpose of this document is to familiarize first responders and the towing/roadside assistance industry with the proper methods to handle the Niro 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 Niro “Eco electric” logo on tail gate The Kia Niro 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 Niro 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). 2) On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s side (or passenger) center pillar.
  • Page 6 Niro EV Identification Niro EV Cluster Instrument Panel The Niro 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 charger.
  • Page 7 Niro 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: Niro Main Electronic Systems

    Niro EV Main Electronic Systems High Voltage System EPCU Motor High-voltage battery Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Max. Output HP(kW) 201 (150) Motor Max Torque lb-ft(Nm) 291 (395) Inverter Input Voltage(V) 200 ~ 310 EPCU Max. OutputHP(kW) 2.4 (1.8) Type Lithium-ion polymer Rated Voltage (V) High Voltage...

  • Page 9: Vehicle Components

    Niro 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. Also, it powers the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) which controls the high voltage current to main electronic systems like the motor and high voltage junction box.
  • Page 10 Niro EV Main Electronic Systems Motor The motor of the EV converts electrical energy into motive force with a Max. power of 201Hp (150kW) and Max. torque of 291lb-ft (395Nm). Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) The EPCU includes an Inverter and LDC (Low Power DC-DC Converter) in one housing.
  • Page 11 Niro 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)

    Niro EV Main Electronic Systems Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Seven(7) airbags are installed in the Niro 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 engine compartment) to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
  • Page 13 Niro EV Main Electronic Systems Airbag system components 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 8. Front Impact Sensor (FIS) 2. Clock Spring 9. Knee Airbag (KAB) 3. Steering Wheel 10. Pressure Side Impact Sensor (PSIS) 4. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) 11. Rear Side Impact Sensor (RSIS) 5.

  • Page 14: Emergency Procedures 1

    Emergency Procedures Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Niro 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 15 Emergency Procedures Immobilize The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel or civilians. When the Niro EV is damaged in a crash, the vehicle may appear to be shut off when it is not due to no engine sounds. When the "READY"...
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18 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 Motor room fuse box 12V battery (located in the right side of motor room).
  • Page 19 Emergency Procedures 5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery (Refer to No.4 procedure in page 15 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 20: Extraction Operations

    Emergency Procedures Extraction Operations The Niro 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 21: Vehicle Fire

    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 Niro EV specific details that are covered in this section.

  • Page 22: Submerged Or Partially Submerged Vehicles

    Emergency Procedures Extinguishers • Small fires that do not involve the high voltage battery should be extinguished using an ABC fire extinguisher for an electrical fire. • Do not attempt to extinguish fires that involve the high voltage battery with small amounts of water as this can result in electrocution.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Roadside Assistance

    FWD vehicle. If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.

  • Page 25: Emergency Starting

    Roadside Assistance Emergency Starting Jump Starting Do not attempt to jump start the high voltage battery, as it cannot be jump started. In case of full discharge of the high voltage battery, the vehicle must be towed as mentioned on the previous page. In case the 12V auxiliary battery is discharged, connect a starting device to the jump terminal in the motor room as...

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