Kia EV6 Manual page 55

Electric vehicle guide
High voltage cut-off switch
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Pull down the yellow lever in the high
voltage cut-off switch to shut down high
voltage battery.
Other precautions for electric
vehicle
僅 When you paint, apply heat treatment
to the vehicle as a result of an acci-
dent, and/or weld on the vehicle, the
performance of the high voltage bat-
tery can be reduced. If heat treatment
is required, have the vehicle serviced
by an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner and have the HV battery
removed, prior to any repairs.
WARNING
僅 When a vehicle accident occurs, move
the vehicle to a safe place, turn OFF
the vehicle and remove the auxiliary
battery (12 V) terminal to prevent high
voltage electricity from flowing.
僅 If electric wires are exposed from
inside or outside the vehicle, do not
touch the wires. Also, do not touch the
high voltage electric wire (orange),
connector, or any of the electric com-
ponents and devices. This may cause
electric shock and lead to injuries.
僅 When a vehicle accident occurs and
the high voltage battery is damaged,
harmful gas and electrolytes may
leak. Be careful not to touch the
leaked liquid.
Safety precautions for electric vehicle
When you suspect leakage of inflam-
mable gas and other harmful gases,
open the windows and evacuate to a
safe place. If any leaked fluid comes
in contact with your eyes or skin,
immediately clean the affected area
thoroughly with tap water or saline
solution and have doctors inspect it as
soon as possible.
僅 If a small scale fire occurs, use a fire
extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is meant
for electrical fires. If it is impossible to
extinguish the fire in the early stage,
maintain a safe distance away from
the vehicle and immediately call your
local fire emergency responders.
Also, advise them that an electric
vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high voltage
battery, large amounts of water is
needed to put out the fire. Using small
amounts of water or fire extinguishers
not meant for electrical fires could
cause serious injury or death from
electrical shocks.
僅 If you cannot put out the fire immedi-
ately, the high voltage battery may
explode. Evacuate to a safe place and
do not let other people approach the
site.
Contact the fire department and
notify them of an electric vehicle fire.
If the vehicle is flooded with water,
immediately turn OFF the vehicle and
evacuate to a safe place. Contact the
fire department or an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 If you tow the vehicle while the front
wheels are touching the ground, the
vehicle motor may generate electricity
and the motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.
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