僅 If An Accident Occurs; 僅 When The Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Hybrid system overview
WARNING
Never disconnect the service interlock
connector or cut the wire except in an
emergency situation. Serious problems
may occur, such as the vehicle will not
start.
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 colour.
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
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 authorised Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
僅 When the vehicle is severely dam -
aged, remain a safe distance of 15
metre or more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/ flammables.
WARNING
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 -
Components of the vehicle
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 authorised Kia dealer/
partner. Also, advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in water, a
high-voltage battery may cause shock or
fires. Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF,
take the key in your possession and
escape to a safe place. Never attempt
physical contact with your flooded vehi -
cle.
Immediately contact an authorised Kia
dealer and advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery or 12 volt
battery is discharged, or when the fuel
tank is empty, the hybrid system may
not operate whilst driving. When the
Hybrid system does not operate, do the
followings:
1. Gradually reduce the vehicle speed.
Pull over your vehicle off the road in a
safe area.
2. Locate the shift dial in P (Park).
3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
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