What to do in an emergency
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If an accident occurs
Front
Rear
1. Open the liftgate, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the
lower part (front/rear) of the cover on
the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
If an accident occurs
If an accident occurs, stay calm and take
the following precautions.
High Voltage Components
僅 For your safety, do not touch high
voltage cables, connectors and pack
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age modules. High voltage compo
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nents are orange in color.
僅 Exposed cables or wires may be visi
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ble 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, make sure your car is parked in a
safe area away from any roads, open the
windows, and maintain a safe distance
away from the vehicle. Immediately con
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tact an authorized Kia dealer and advise
them that an electric vehicle is involved.
僅If you need towing, refer to "Towing"
on page 8-17.
僅 When the vehicle is severely dam
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aged, remain a safe distance of 50 ft.
(15 m) or more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/flammables.
僅 If a fire occurs, immediately call emer
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gency services (911) and advise the
emergency responders that an elec
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tric vehicle is involved.
Submersion in Water
Do not touch your vehicle if it has been
submerged in water. The high-voltage
battery may cause shock or may catch
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