Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 551

What to do in an emergency
(Continued)
1. Stop the vehicle and shift the
transmission in to "P" position,
and then depress the parking
brake. To ventilate smoke from a
fire, open the windows if possi‐
ble.
2. Turn off the Hybrid system by
pushing the Engine Start/Stop
Button.
3. Leave the vehicle and evacuate
to the safety place.
4. Call emergency services for help
and let them know the vehicle is
a Hybrid vehicle.
If you have an extinguisher, extin‐
guish a fire carefully.
Do not touch high voltage cables,
connectors and package modules.
High voltage components are orange
in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be visi‐
ble inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables, be‐
cause an electrical shock may occur
causing injury or death.
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WARNING
If a submersion in water occurs:
If your vehicle was flooded and has
soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you should not try to start
the Hybrid system. Never touch the
high voltage cables, connectors and
package modules, because an elec‐
trical shock may occur causing injury
or death. High Voltage cables are or‐
ange in color.
We recommend that the car towed
to an authorized Kia dealer.