KIA Niro: If an accident occurs

WARNING

• For your safety, do not touch the 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, an injury, or a death may occur.

• Any gas or electrolyte leakage from your vehicle is not only poisonous but also flammable. Upon witnessing one of those, open the windows, and remain a safe distance from the vehicle out of the road.

  Immediately call an emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

• When the vehicle is severely damaged, remain a safe distance of 15 meter or more between your vehicle and other vehicles/ flammables.

WARNING

If a fire occurs:

• 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. Also, advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

Using small amount of water or fire extinguishers not meant for electrical fires could cause serious injury or death from electrical shocks.

• Upon witnessing any sparks, gases, flames, or fuel leakage of your vehicle, immediately call emergency services or contact an authorized Kia dealer/ partner. Also, advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved.

WARNING

When a submersion in water occurs: When your vehicle is flooded in water, a high-voltage battery may cause shock or fires. Thus, turn the hybrid system OFF, take the key in your possession 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.

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