Kia Niro: The components of hybrid vehicle / If An Accident Occurs

WARNING

WARNING

If a vehicle accident occurs:

1.Stop the vehicle and shift the transmission into "P" position. And then depress the parking brake.
2.Turn off the Hybrid system by pushing the Engine Start/Stop Button.
3.Evacuate to the safety place.
4.Call emergency services for help and let them know the vehicle is a Hybrid vehicle.

Do not touch high voltage cables, connectors and package modules. High voltage components are orange in color.

Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside of the vehicle. Never touch the wires or cables, because an electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.

WARNING

If a submersion in water occurs:

If your vehicle was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on the flooring, you should not try to start the Hybrid system. Never touch the high voltage cables, connectors and package modules, because an electrical shock may occur causing injury or death. High Voltage cables are orange in color.

We recommend that the car towed to an authorized Kia dealer.

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