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Kia Soul EX Manual

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  • Page 1 Emergency Rescue Guide Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Identifying a Kia Soul Electric Vehicle ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Vehicle Description As with other electric vehicles, the Kia Soul EV uses a high voltage battery and an electric motor to propel the vehicle without any gasoline fuel while the conventional vehicle uses the standard combustion engine. The Kia Soul is an eco friendly vehicle which does not...

  • Page 4: Soul Electric Vehicle Identification

    Identifying a Kia Soul Electric Vehicle Eco electric badge on Trunk and side of Vehicle The Kia Soul Electric Vehicle can be easily identified by the Eco Electric badge located on the trunk lid and both sides of the vehicle, beside the passenger-side brake light.
  • Page 5 Soul Electric Vehicle Identification VIN number The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies the Electric Vehicle with a ―E‖ displayed in the 6th position, as shown in the below drawing. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat, 2) On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s side center pillar.
  • Page 6 Soul Electric Vehicle Identification Electric Motor Room A ―Eco Electric‖ badge is also displayed under the hood on the high voltage junction box cover. Also, the High Voltage cabling is orange 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 at the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 7 Soul Electric Vehicle Identification Charging Port The Charging Port is located on the front radiator grill with a sliding door and it has two ports, one for AC normal charging and one for DC (CHAdeMO) fast charging. AC normal DC fast How to open the charging port The charging port is opened by pushing a button beside the steering wheel.
  • Page 8 Soul Electric Vehicle Identification Electric Vehicle Cluster Instrument Panel The Electric Vehicle Instrument Cluster Panel displays the electric vehicle specific features that identify the Soul as an electric vehicle. Also, an ―ECO electric‖ symbol is located at the bottom of the left side of the Instrument Cluster Panel. : The ―Ready‖...

  • Page 9: Soul Ev Main Electronic Systems

    Soul EV main electronic systems Power Electronics Specification Item PSEV Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Motor Max. Output (kW) 81.4 Max Torque (Nm) Maximum permissible torque (Nm) Gear Reduction Unit Gear Ratio 8.206 Inverter Input Voltage(V) 240 ~ 413 EPCU Max.

  • Page 10: Power Electronics (Pe)

    Soul EV main electronic systems Power Electronics (PE) High-volt Junction box EPCU High-voltage battery Motor/Gear Reduction Unit High-voltage It supplies electricity from battery to the inverter, LDC, air Junction box conditioner compressor, PTC heater, etc… On-Board Charger: Battery charging equipment (AC→DC) Electric Power Control Unit EPCU (Inverter + LDC)

  • Page 11: Vehicle Components

    Soul EV main electronic systems Vehicle components 12V auxiliary battery The 12V auxiliary battery is located on the drivers side of the electric motor compartment, and powers all of the vehicle’s standard electronics like radio, air conditioner, etc. Also, it powers the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) which controls high voltage current to main electronic systems like the motor and high voltage junction box.
  • Page 12 Soul EV main electronic systems High voltage battery system The High voltage battery system supplies and stores electric energy to traction motor. It is a Lithium ion polymer battery with the following specifications, 360V / 75Ah / 27 kWh. It is located under the floor of the Soul electric vehicle, and is closed in an upper and lower case as shown below.
  • Page 13 Soul EV main electronic systems High Voltage Orange Cabling The High Voltage cabling is orange per SAE standard. Cables run under the floor of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage Battery to the EPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter and other High Voltage components at the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 14 Soul EV main electronic systems Motor The motor of the electric vehicle converts electrical energy into propelling energy with a Max. power of 81.4 kW and Max. torque of 285 Nm. Gear Reduction Unit The Gear Reduction Unit increases Motor Torque and transfers increased Torque to the wheels with Max.

  • Page 15: Airbag System (Srs: Supplemental Restraint System)

    Soul EV main electronic systems Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Six airbags are installed in the Soul Electric Vehicle as shown below. Before starting any emergency procedure, make sure the vehicle ignition is turned off, disconnect the negative cable from the 12V auxiliary battery to prevent accidental deployment of undeployed airbags.
  • Page 16 Soul EV main electronic 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. Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Module(SRSCM) 5. Side Impact Sensor (SIS) 11.

  • Page 17: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Soul Electric Vehicle at an emergency scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department’s standard operating procedures or guides. Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 18 Emergency Procedures Immobilize The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel and civilians alike. Although Soul Electric Vehicle has a function of virtual sound of engine, it may be damaged by a crash. Therefore, there will be instances where the vehicle appears to be off due to no engine sound.
  • Page 19 Emergency Procedures Disable The final step in the initial response process, conducted after the vehicle is secured to prevent movement, 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 20 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 the 12V battery, move the smart Key at least 2 meters away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
  • Page 21 Emergency Procedures II. Disabling the System – IG Relay Removal (Alternate Method) 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the electric motor compartment fuse box cover. 3. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the trunk as required, before disconnecting the 12V battery.
  • Page 22 Emergency Procedures 5. Use the following procedure to remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery: a) Remove cover (A) under the b) After removing mounting nuts center of the rear floor carpet. (10mm), remove the safety plug access cover (B).

  • Page 23: Extraction Operations

    Emergency Procedures Extraction Operations The extraction operations of Soul electric vehicle are similar to the conventional gasoline fueled Soul. However, the first responder should pay special attention when they extract occupants in the vehicle. Before extraction operations, the first responders should carry out ―Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable‖...

  • Page 24: Vehicle Fire

    • Always assume there is power to the system, even if you suspect the sensing system has disabled the high voltage battery. • Kia motor recommends that fire extinguishing should follow standard fire fighting practices. • Once disabled, there is no risk of electric shock from touching the car's body of framework;...

  • Page 25: High Voltage Battery Damage And Fluid Leaks

    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 are 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 26: Roadside Assistance

    If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.

  • Page 27: To Jump Start The Car

    12V battery in the motor room as you would any 12V battery (see image). Refer to page 6-4 of the Kia Owner’s Manual for additional information. Connect jumper cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

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