If an accident occurs
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For your safety, do not touch the high voltage cables, connectors or package modules. High voltage components are orange in color.
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Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. Never touch the wires or cables, because an electrical shock, injury, or death may occur.
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Any gas or electrolyte leakage from your vehicle is not only poisonous but also flammable. Upon witnessing one of those events, open the windows and stay a safe distance from the vehicle.
Immediately call emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
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• If your vehicle is severely damaged, stay a safe distance of 49 ft. (15 m) or more between your vehicle and other vehicles/flammables.
If a fire occurs:
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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 distance from the vehicle and immediately call your local fire emergency responders. Advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high voltage battery, a large amount of water will be 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.
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Upon witnessing any sparks, gases, flames, or fuel leakage of your vehicle, immediately call emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer. Advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in water, a high-voltage battery may cause shock or fires. Turn the hybrid system OFF, take the key and escape to a safe place. Never attempt physical contact with your flooded vehicle.
Immediately contact an authorized Kia dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.