僅 Service Interlock Connector; 僅 If An Accident Occurs - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

Hybrid system overview
Service interlock connector
WARNING
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In case of emergency, cut the service
interlock connector cable to isolate the
high voltage of the battery.
WARNING
Service interlock connector
Never touch the safety plug. The safety
plug is attached to the high voltage
hybrid battery system. Touching the
safety plug may result in death. Service
personnel should follow the appropriate
procedures in the service manual.
If an accident occurs
WARNING
僅 For your safety, do not touch the high
voltage cables, connectors and pack-
age modules. High voltage compo-
nents are orange in color.
僅 Exposed cables or wires may be visi-
ble inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables,
because an electrical shock, an injury,
or a death may occur.
僅 Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous but
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
also flammable. Upon witnessing one
of those, open the windows, and
remain a safe distance from the vehi-
cle out of the road.
Immediately call an emergency ser-
vices or contact an authorized Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
僅 When the vehicle is severely dam-
aged, remain a safe distance of 49 ft.
(15 m) or more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/flammables.
NOTICE
If a fire occurs:
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, remain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle and immedi-
ately call your local fire emergency
responders. Also, advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high voltage
battery, large amount of water is
needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electrical
fires could cause serious injury or
death from electrical shocks.
僅 Upon witnessing any sparks, gases,
flames, or fuel leakage of your vehicle,
immediately call emergency services
or contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Also, advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle is involved.
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