Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 60

Hybrid system overview
Hybrid battery cooling duct (Hybrid
vehicle)
Inlet duct
OMQ4080007
Outlet duct
OMQ4PH080002L
The hybrid battery cooling duct is
located below the right side of the
front seats. The cooling duct cools
down the hybrid battery. When the
hybrid battery cooling duct is
blocked, the hybrid battery may be
overheated.
Clean the cooling duct for the hybrid
battery with a dry cloth on a regular
basis.
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Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
WARNING
Never clean the cooling duct of
the hybrid battery with a wet
cloth. If any water enters the
cooling duct of the hybrid battery,
the hybrid battery may cause an
electric shock, resulting in a seri-
ous damage, an injury or a death.
The hybrid battery is composed
of lithium-ion polymer. If the
hybrid battery is improperly han-
dled, it is dangerous to the envi-
ronment. Also it may cause
electrical shock and severe burns,
resulting in a serious injury or a
death.
Do not spill liquid over the cooling
duct of the hybrid battery. Doing
so is very dangerous. It may cause
electric shock or serious injury.
Do not cover the cooling duct with
objects.
Do not put any objects into the
cooling duct of the hybrid battery.
Doing so may cause loss of cooling
duct volume to the hybrid bat-
tery. When the cooling duct is
blocked with any objects, immedi-
ately contact your Kia dealer.
Never place a container of liquid
on or near the cooling duct. If the
liquid spills, the hybrid battery
located in the luggage compart-
ment may be damaged.
Secure all loads in the luggage
compartment to prevent them
from being tossed about before