Kia Niro Owner's Manual page 38

Hybrid system overview
HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1
OSG2HQ011019
High voltage battery system *2
OSG2PHQ012053L
* 1: Located in the engine compartment
* 2:Located underfloor
WARNING
Never touch orange colored or high volt -
age labeled components, including
wires, cables, and connections. When
the insulators or covers are damaged or
removed, severe injury or death from
electrocution may occur.
WARNING
Whilst replacing the fuses in the engine
compartment, never touch the HPCU.
The HPCU carries high voltage. Touch -
ing the HPCU may result in electrocu -
tion, serious injury, or death.
WARNING
In the hybrid system, the hybrid battery
uses high voltage to operate the motor
and other components. This high volt -
age hybrid battery system can be very
dangerous.
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Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Never touch the hybrid system. When
you touch the hybrid battery system,
serious injury or death may occur.
CAUTION
僅 Do not pile up any items in an area
behind the high voltage battery. In a
crash, the battery may become unsta -
ble, or its performance may degrade.
僅 Do not apply strong force or pile up
any items above the luggage com -
partment. Such an attempt may dis -
tort the high voltage battery case,
causing a safety problem or degrad -
ing the performance.
僅 Be careful when loading flammable
liquid in the passenger compartment.
It could cause operational and safety
degradation if the liquid leaks and
flows in the high voltage battery.
Drive motor *3
OSG2HQ011017
* 3: Located in the engine compartment
WARNING
As with all batteries, avoid fluid contact
with the hybrid battery. If the battery is
damaged and if electrolyte comes in
contact with your body, clothes or eyes,
immediately flush with a large quantity
of fresh water.