Kia NIRO PHEV - Page 3

1. Identification / Recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
Identify
•
The NIRO PHEV is an hybrid electric vehicle. Emergency responders should respond
to
emergency scenarios involving the NIRO PHEV accordingly, exercising extreme care
and
caution to avoid contact with the high voltage system within the vehicle.
The
following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a NIRO PHEV at
an
emergency
scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your
department's
standard
operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When an PHEV
is
damaged
in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have been compromised
and
present
a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and
wear
appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE), including high voltage safety gloves
and
boots
. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.
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NIRO PHEV
WARNING