KIA Niro: Emergency Procedures

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Emergency Rescue Guide / Emergency Procedures

Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable

The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a Niro at an emergency scene. All other operations should be consistent with your department's standard operating procedures or guides. When a Hybrid is damaged in a crash, th

Vehicle Stabilization

Use standard stabilization (cribbing) points, as shown beside. Always be sure to connect to a structural member of the vehicle and avoid placing cribbing under high voltage cables, fuel lines and other areas not normally considered acceptable.

Roadside Assistance

Towing In the event of an accident, the high voltage system must be disabled. The safety plug must be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods described in sections of page 17-20 to disable the vehicle.Towing Niro

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If you do decide to tow a trailer

Here are some important points if you decide to tow a trailer: Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control. Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to all

Rear Bumper Assembly

Rear bumper assembly Replacement Warning Put on gloves to protect your hands. Warning Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and pa