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MAIN COMPONENTS OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
WARNING
- Repair of
high voltage components
The high voltage battery in your
system in very dangerous and
can cause sever burns and elec-
tric shock. Never inspect, remove
or disassemble any of the the
high voltage components in your
vehicle. Kia recommends that all
inspections and repairs be per-
formed by an authorized and
trained Kia dealer.
High Voltage Battery (lithium-ion polymer)
OPSE0Q44001
• The charge amount of the high volt-
age battery may gradually decrease
when the vehicle is not driving.
• The battery capacity of the high
voltage battery may decrease
when the vehicle is stored in
high/low temperatures.
• Distance to empty may vary
depending on the driving conditions,
even if the charge amount is the
same. The high voltage battery may
expend more energy when driving at
quick speed or uphill. These actions
may reduce the distance to empty.
• The high voltage battery is used
when using the air-conditioner /
heater. This may reduce the dis-
tance to empty. Make sure to set
moderate
temperatures
using the air-conditioner/heater.
• Natural degradation may occur
with the high voltage battery
depending on the number of years
the vehicle is used. This may
reduce the distance to empty.
• When the charge capacity and
distance to empty keep falling, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized Kia dealer for inspec-
tion and maintenance.
• If the vehicle will not be in use for
an extended period of time,
charge the high voltage battery
once every three months to pre-
vent it from discharging. Also, if
the charge amount is not enough
to store the vehicle for an extend-
ed period of time, immediately
charge to enough state of charge
and store the vehicle.
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