Kia OPTIMA PHEV - Disable Direct Hazards; Safety Regulations; Vehicle Disabling Procedures Overview

3.
Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations
The
final step in the initial response process, conducted after immobilizing the vehicle, is
to
disable
the vehicle, its SRS components and the high voltage electrical system. To
prevent
current
flow through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle
.
3.1 Disabling the System – Smart Key System and “POWER”
START/STOP Button
1.
Confirm the status of the READY light
on
the instrument panel. If the
READY
light is illuminated, the vehicle is ON.
“POWER” START/STOP Button
a)
If the READY light is
NOT
illuminated,
the vehicle is off. Do
not
push
the “POWER”
START/STOP
button
because the vehicle may
start
(go
into READY mode).
b)
To turn OFF the system, put the vehicle in ‘P' (Park) position, and press the
POWER
button
.
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Case I
Power
Off
12V battery
disconnection
High voltage
shut off
Case II*
12V battery
disconnection
Fuse removal
(Fuse box)
High voltage
shut off
OPTIMA PHEV
*In case of emergency