Electric vehicle guide
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Safety precautions for electric vehicle
Safety precautions for electric
vehicle
If an accident occurs
僅 When a vehicle accident occurs, move
the vehicle to a safe place, turn OFF
the vehicle and remove the auxiliary
battery (12V) terminal to prevent high
voltage electricity from flowing.
僅 If electric wires are exposed from
inside or outside the vehicle, do not
touch the wires.
Also, do not touch the high voltage
electric wire (orange), connector, or
any of the electric components and
devices. This may cause electric shock
and lead to injuries.
僅 When a vehicle accident occurs and
the high voltage battery is damaged,
harmful gas and electrolytes may
leak. Be careful not to touch the
leaked liquid.
僅 When you suspect leakage of inflam
-
mable gas and other harmful gases,
open the windows and evacuate to a
safe place. If any leaked fluid comes
in contact with your eyes or skin,
immediately clean the affected area
thoroughly with tap water or saline
solution and seek medical attention as
soon as possible.
僅 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,
maintain a safe distance away from
the vehicle and immediately call your
local fire emergency responders. Also,
advise them that an electric vehicle is
involved.
僅 If the fire spreads to the high voltage
battery, large amounts of water is
needed to put out the fire. Using small
amounts of water or fire extinguishers
not meant for electrical fires could
cause serious injury or death from
electrical shocks.
僅 If you cannot put out the fire immedi
-
ately, the high voltage battery may
explode. Evacuate to a safe place and
do not let other people approach the
site. Contact the fire department and
notify them of an electric vehicle fire.
僅 If the vehicle is flooded with water,
immediately turn OFF the vehicle and
evacuate to a safe place. Contact the
fire department or an authorized Kia
dealer.
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