The purpose of this document is to familiarize first responders and the towing/roadside assistance industry with the proper methods to handle the Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle in an emergency situation. This guide gives a basic overview of key vehicle systems and instructions for dealing with the different types of emergencies encountered by first responders.
Introduction Vehicle Description As with other HEV, the Kia Optima HEV uses the combination of a conventional gasoline powered internal combustion engine and a high voltage electric motor to propel the vehicle. This combination provides for improved gas mileage over a conventional Kia as well as an increase in power over the standard 4-cylinder engine.
Identifying a Kia Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle “Eco Hybrid” logo on trunk and side of vehicle The Kia Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle can be easily identified by the ―Eco Hybrid‖ logo attached on the trunk lid and side of the vehicle, beside the passenger-side brake light.
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Optima HEV Identification VIN number The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies the Hybrid Electric Vehicle with a ―C‖ in the 8th digit, as shown below. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat, and 2) On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver side center pillar. XXXXXXXCXXXXXXXXX 8th digit...
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Optima HEV Identification Engine Room An ―Eco Hybrid‖ logo is also displayed on the engine cover under the hood. Also, the High Voltage cabling is orange as per SAE standard. Cables run from the bottom of the vehicle where they connect the High Voltage Battery to the Electric Power Control Unit, Motor, Inverter, and other High Voltage components in front of the vehicle.
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Optima HEV Identification Hybrid Electric Vehicle Cluster Instrument Panel The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Cluster Instrument Panel displays the HEV specific features that identify the Optima as a hybrid electric vehicle as in the circled areas below.
Optima HEV Main Electric Systems Power Electric Specification Hybrid High-voltage battery Starter Generator (HSG) Motor Transmission Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Max. Output (kW) Motor Max. Torque (Nm) Inverter Input Voltage(V) 200 ~ 310 HPCU Max. Output (kW) Type Lithium-ion polymer Rated Voltage (V) High Voltage Capacity (Ah) /...
Optima HEV Main Electric Systems Vehicle Components 12V Auxiliary Battery The 12V auxiliary battery, located in the right hand side of the trunk, powers all of the vehicle’s standard electronic systems such as radio and air conditioner. Also, it powers the HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) which controls high voltage current to main electric systems like the motor.
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Optima HEV Main Electric Systems Motor The motor of the HEV converts electrical energy into propelling energy with max. power of 38 kW and max. torque of 205 Nm. Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) The HPCU integrates an Inverter and LDC (Low Power DC-DC Converter) in one housing.
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Optima HEV Main Electric Systems High Voltage Orange Cabling The High Voltage cabling is orange as per SAE standard. Cables run under the floor of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage Battery to the HPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter and other High Voltage components in front of the vehicle.
Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Seven airbags are installed in the Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle, located in standard areas of the vehicle so that the first responder can find them immediately. Before emergency procedure, make sure that the vehicle ignition is switched off, and disconnect the negative cable from the 12V auxiliary battery to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
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Optima HEV Main Electric Systems Airbag System Components 1. Driver Airbag (DAB) 8. Front Impact Sensor (FIS) 2. Steering Wheel 9. Curtain Airbag (CAB) 3. Clock Spring 10. Supplemental Restraint System Control 4. Seatbelt Pretensioner (BPT) Module (SRSCM) 5. Side Impact Sensor (SIS) 11.
Emergency Procedures Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with an Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle at an emergency scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department’s standard operating procedures or guides. Hybrid electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
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The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel and civilians alike. Although Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle emits virtual sound of engine, if it is damaged from crash, there may be instances where the vehicle appears to be shut off due to no engine sound.
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Emergency Procedures Disable The final step of 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 flowing through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle.
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Emergency Procedures 2. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the trunk as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery. Once the 12V battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate. 3. Before disconnecting 12V battery, move the Smart Key at least 2 meters away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
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Emergency Procedures II. Disabling the System – IG Fuse Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the engine room fuse box cover. Engine room fuse box 3. In the event the vehicle cannot be disabled using the ―Power‖ START/STOP Button, pull the IG1, and IG2 fuses from the engine room fuse box.
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Emergency Procedures 5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery in the following procedure: a) Remove the luggage cover board and the side luggage foam in the trunk. b) Remove the safety plug cover (A). c) Unfasten the hook (A) in the direction of arrow. d) Unfasten the lever (A) in the e) Remove the safety plug (A).
Emergency Procedures Extraction Operations The extraction operations of Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle is similar to that of the conventional gasoline or diesel fueled Optima. However, the first responder should pay special attention when they extract occupants in the car. Before extraction operations, the first responders should carry out ―Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable‖...
• Responders should wear full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), and take appropriate measures to protect civilians downwind from the incident. Smoke from an Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle fire is similar to that from a conventional vehicle fire.
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Emergency Procedures High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks If electrolyte solution leakage, or damage such as any problem with the Li-ion battery casing is observed, the first responders should attempt to neutralize the battery by pouring a large volume of water to the battery pack while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
17 to 20 to disable the vehicle. Towing Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle is not different from towing conventional FWD vehicle with only exception that all wheels needs to be lifted off the road.
12V battery in the trunk as you would any 12V battery (see image). Refer to page 7-5 of the Kia Owner’s Manual for additional information. Connect jumper cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.