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  • Page 1 Version_1 Emergency Response Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Identification / Recognition 2. Immobilization / Stabilization / Lifting 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 4. Access to the Occupants 5. Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids 6. In Case of Fire 7. In Case of Submersion 8.

  • Page 3: Identification / Recognition

    1. Identification / Recognition Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Niro EV at an emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your department's standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. 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 4 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia NIRO EV “Eco Electric” Logo on Tailgate • The Niro EV can be easily identified by the “Eco electric” logo attached on the tailgate and front charge port door on driver’s side.
  • Page 5 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia NIRO EV 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 picture. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
  • Page 6 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia NIRO EV NIRO EV Cluster Instrument Panel The Niro EV Cluster Instrument Panel displays EV specific features such as high voltage battery SOC (State of Charge) as circled 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: Immobilization / Stabilization / Lifting

    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, even when it actually is not, due to a lack of engine sounds.

  • Page 8: Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations

    3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 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. Power 12V battery High voltage...
  • Page 9 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations Without depressing the brake pedal Pressing POWER button Vehicle condition POWER button LED color One time Amber Electrical accessories are operational. The warning lights can be checked Two times Reddish orange before the vehicle is started. Three times While depressing the brake pedal Pressing POWER...
  • Page 10 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 5. Follow the procedure below to remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery: b) Remove the rear seat by a) Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery pulling "up" as shown. negative (-) terminal. *There are 2 locking hooks.
  • Page 11 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 3.2 Disabling the System – IG (Ignition) Fuse Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the PE (Engine) room fuse box cover. 3. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tailgate as required, before disconnecting the PE(Engine) room fuse box 12V battery (located in the left side of...
  • Page 12 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 5. Disconnect the 12V battery and disable the high voltage battery by referring to page 9, 10. 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 13: Access To The Occupants

    4. Access to the Occupants 4.1 Extraction Operations The Niro EV is an electric vehicle. 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 14 4. Access to the Occupants 4.4 Location of Ultra-high Strength Steel In these images, high strength steel is used in the areas colored in blue and ultra-high strength steel is used in the red colored areas. Depending on the tools used, ultra-high strength steel can be challenging or impossible to cut.
  • Page 15 4. Access to the Occupants 4.5 Occupants Rescue Guide When dealing with an emergency situation, refer to the components as below. # Do not cut the body near the airbag, high voltage cable, fuel system. Supplemental Restraint Syst Airbag Airbag Inflators em Control Module (SRSCM) High voltage cable Air-conditioning line...

  • Page 16: Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids

    5. Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids 5.1 High Voltage System EPCU Motor High voltage battery EPCU The EPCU is the main HV control unit & includes an Inverter and LDC (Low Power DC-DC Converter) in one housing. The inverter converts DC to AC to supply electricity to the motor. It also converts AC to DC to charge the high voltage battery.
  • Page 17 High Voltage Battery The HV lithium-ion polymer battery supplies and stores electric energy from the traction motor, and is located under the Niro EV chassis. 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...
  • Page 18 5. Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids 5.2 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 19: In Case Of Fire

    6. In Case of Fire 6.1 Firefighting Operations Strict precautions must be taken while conducting firefighting operations due to following reasons: • Lithium-ion Polymer batteries contain gel electrolyte that can vent, ignite, and produce sparks when subjected to temperatures above 300°F. •...
  • Page 20 6. In Case of Fire 6.3 How to Deal with the Situation Extinguish the fire with a large amount of water. Fire Don’t use seawater or salt water. Use of such water can generate toxic vapors or cause re-ignition. Disconnect 12V Battery (-) terminal, Damaged Disable the high voltage system, Battery...
  • Page 21 6. In Case of Fire 6.3.2 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).
  • Page 22 6. In Case of Fire 6.4 High Voltage Battery Re-ignition by Stranded Energy Damaged cells in the high voltage battery can experience thermal runaway* and re-ignition. To prevent re-ignition, the first responder and second responder need to be aware of the risk of stranded energy* which remains in the damaged cells and can lead to re-ignition.

  • Page 23: In Case Of Submersion

    7. In Case of Submersion. 7.1 Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. The Niro EV does not have high voltage components 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 24: Towing / Transportation / Storage

    • Never tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (forward or backward), as this may cause fire or damage to the motor. • When towing the Niro EV in an emergency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.
  • Page 25 8. Towing / Transportation / Storage 8.2 Storage of Damaged Vehicle with a Damaged Battery (Discharge) • Drain fluids and water, then disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the 12 V battery. • In addition, remove the water inside the battery or vehicle, then remove the service plug from the high voltage battery before storing a damaged vehicle.
  • Page 26 8. Towing / Transportation / Storage 8.3 Damaged Battery Storage • To store the damaged battery safely, the battery must be discharged. • If the battery can be removed from the vehicle, discharge the battery to prevent re-ignition. • Extinguish all smoke, spark, flame around the vehicle. •...

  • Page 27: Important Additional Information

    Connect jumper cables in the order shown in the image and disconnect in reverse order. Do not attempt to jump start the Niro EV high voltage battery. Failure to follow these instructions will lead to serious bodily injury or death by electrical shock.
  • Page 28 9.2 Airbag system (SRS : Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Six (6) 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 motor compartment) to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
  • Page 29 9. Important Additional Information 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 30 9. Important Additional Information Seat Belt System Undeployed Airbags To avoid injuries caused by accidental deployment of undeployed airbags Do not cut the red colored part shown in the image above. • • 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.

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