Hyundai Kona User manual

KONA Electric
Emergency Response Guide

Contents
1. Identification / recognition 2
2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting 6
3. Disable direct hazards / satety regulations 7
4. Access to the occupants 12
5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 15
6. In case of fire 18
7. In case of submersion 22
8. Towing / Transportation / storage 23
9. Important additional information 26
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1. Identification / recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
Identify
The KONA EV is an electric vehicle. Emergency responders should respond to emergency
scenarios involving the KONA EV 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 KONA EV at an
emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your department's
standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When an EV 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) safety gear, including high voltage safety
gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.
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1. Identification / recognition
1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI KONA EV
“
electric” logo on tail gate
•
The HYUNDAI KONA EV can be easily
identified by the “Eco electric” logo attached
on the tail gate and front charge port door on
driver’s side.
•
The eco electric logo may be missing or
hidden after a crash due to damage to the
vehicle. Always be sure to utilize additional
methods of identification before determining
that the vehicle is not an electric car.
Charging Port
•
The charging port is located on the front left bumper.
#Note : The doors must be un
-locked to open the charge port door.
How to open the charging port
Unlock
charging door in emergency
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XXXXXXXG or HXXXXXX
1. Identification / recognition
VIN Label
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies
an electric car
with a “G” or “H” displayed
in the 8th position, as shown in the below picture.
The VIN can be found:
1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
2) On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s side (or passenger) center pillar.
8th position (G or H)
1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI KONA EV
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1. Identification / recognition
Motor Compartment and underside
The KONA Electric has a plastic power electric cover with “EV” clearly shown on it.
Additionally, there are orange colored high
-voltage electrical cables in the motor
compartment and underside
1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI KONA EV
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2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting
The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can
endanger responding emergency personnel or civilians. When the KONA EV is damaged in a
crash, the vehicle may appear to be shut off when it is not because the engine emits little to no
sound.
When the "READY" mode light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel, the vehicle can move
silently using the electric motor. Responders should approach the vehicle from the sides and
stay away from the front or rear as they are potential paths for vehicle movement. Be sure to
immobilize the vehicle in the following manner.
2.2 Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization(lift) points, as
shown right. Always be sure to connect to a
structural member of the vehicle and avoid
placing cribbing under high voltage cables,
and other areas not normally considered
acceptable.
Chock the Wheels
Engage Parking Brake
Step on brake pedal to park
the vehicle, then press the
park (P) Button
2.1 Immobilization
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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, press the 'P' (Park) button, and press the POWER button.
Case I
Case II*
Fuse removal
(Fuse box)
12 Volt battery
disconnection
High voltage
shut off
*In case of the vehicle cannot be disabled using the “power” button.
Power Off 12 Volt battery
disconnection
High voltage
shut off
“P” parking position button
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3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
2. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required,
before disconnecting the 12 Volt battery. Once the 12 Volt battery is
disconnected,
power
controls will not operate. (Refer to below “5. –a” for 12 Volt battery disconnection
3. Before disconnecting the 12 Volt battery, remove the Smart Key at least 2 meters
away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
4. In case of emergency, disconnect or cut the service interlock connector cable to
isolate the high voltage of the battery.
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Pressing
POWER button
Button
Position/LED Vehicle condition
One time ACC/ON Electrical accessories are operational.
Two times ON/ON The warning lights can be checked before the
vehicle is started.
Three times OFF Off
Pressing
POWER button
Button
Position/LED Vehicle condition
One time START/OFF Ready to drive
While depressing the brake pedal
Service Interlock Connector
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3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
5. Follow the procedure below to remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery:
c) Remove the service plug
cover (A)
after removing rear seat cushion assembly.
a) Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery
negative (-) terminal.
d) Remove the service plug
(A).
b) Remove the rear seat shown
in the figure(illustration) below
to locate the service plug.
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