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Kia SORENTO HEV Manual

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  • Page 1 Version_1 Emergency Response Guide SORENTO HEV...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SORENTO HEV 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

    WARNING Identify The Sorento Hybrid is a hybrid electric vehicle. Emergency responders should respond to emergency scenarios involving the Sorento HEV accordingly, exercising extreme care and caution to avoid contact with the high voltage system within the vehicle.
  • Page 4 SORENTO HEV 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia SORENTO HEV Orange Color Cable Orange color cables run under the floor of the vehicle and under the hood. When opening the hood, the orange color cable identifies a HEV.
  • Page 5 SORENTO HEV 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia SORENTO HEV VIN Label The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies an hybrid car with a “G” displayed in the 8th position, as shown in the below picture. The VIN can be found: 1) VIN Plate can be seen through the windshield from outside.
  • Page 6 SORENTO HEV 1. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Identifying a Kia SORENTO HEV SORENTO HEV Cluster Instrument Panel The Sorento HEV Cluster Instrument Panel displays HEV specific features such as high voltage battery SOC (State of Charge) as circled below.

  • 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 Sorento HEV 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

    SORENTO HEV 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.
  • Page 9 SORENTO HEV 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.
  • Page 10 SORENTO HEV 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 4. Follow the procedure below to remove the interlock connector and disable the high voltage battery : a) Open the luggage mat (A). d) Disconnect the service interlock connector (A). b) Remove the auxiliary battery service cover (A).
  • Page 11 SORENTO HEV 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...
  • Page 12 SORENTO HEV 3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations 5. Disconnect the 12V battery and disable the high voltage battery by referring to page 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

    SORENTO HEV 4. Access to the Occupants 4.1 Extraction Operations The Sorento Hybrid is an hybrid 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 SORENTO HEV 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 SORENTO HEV 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 System...

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

    • There is the capacitor inside the HPCU. Wait 5+ minutes for the capacitor to discharge after removing the service plug. The HSG is short for hybrid starter generator. It acts as a starter motor when a Sorento HEV starts and also acts as a alternator as well.
  • Page 17 5.1 High Voltage System High Voltage Battery The HV lithium-ion polymer battery supplies and stores electric energy from the traction motor, and is located under the Sorento HEV chassis. 12V Auxiliary Battery The 12V auxiliary battery is located under the luggage, and powers all of the vehicle’s standard electronics like radio, lights, door locks,...
  • Page 18 SORENTO HEV 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 HPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter, A/C compressor and other high voltage components located towards the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 19 5. Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids 5.3 Fuel (Gasoline) Sorento HEV has a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. The fuel type is gasoline that is stored in the fuel tank and delivered through the fuel line. When dealing with an emergency situation, be careful not to cut the fuel line and tank.

  • Page 20: In Case Of Fire

    SORENTO HEV 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 21 SORENTO HEV 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.
  • Page 22 SORENTO HEV 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 23 SORENTO HEV 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 reignition. To prevent reignition, 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 reignition.

  • Page 24: 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 Sorento HEV 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 25: Towing / Transportation / Storage

    8.1 Towing and Transportation In the event of an accident, the high voltage system must be disabled. (refer to page 10) Towing the Sorento HEV Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional AWD vehicle. If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.
  • Page 26 SORENTO HEV 8. Towing / Transportation / Storage 8.2 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.

  • Page 27: Important Additional Information

    WARNING Do not attempt to jump start the Sorento HEV high voltage battery. Failure to follow these instructions will lead to serious bodily injury or death by electrical shock. Jump Starting Procedure 1.
  • Page 28 9.2 Airbag system (SRS : Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag 7 airbags are installed in the Sorento HEV, 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 SORENTO HEV 9. Important Additional Information Seat Belt System WARNING 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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