Kia Niro EV User manual

Emergency
Response
Guide
Version_1
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1. Identification / Recognition
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2. Immobilization / Stabilization / Lifting
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3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations
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4. Access to the Occupants
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5. Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids
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6. In Case of Fire
1
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7. In Case of Submersion
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8. Towing / Transportation / Storage
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9. ImportantAdditional Information
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Contents
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1. Identification / Recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
Identify
The
Niro EV is an electric vehicle. Emergency responders should respond to emergency
scenarios involving the
Niro 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
Niro 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 Kia NIRO EV
“Eco Electric” Logo on Tailgate
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The Niro EV can be easily identified by the
“Eco electric” logo attached on the tailgate 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 a electric car.
Charging Port
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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
1.
Press the unlock door button, depress
the brake pedal and apply the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB).
2.
Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever
to P (Park) and turn off the vehicle.
3. Open the charging door by pressing it.
Unlock
charging door in emergency
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If the charging port door does not open due to
battery discharge, open the hood and pull the
emergency cable slightly as shown left.
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The charging port door will then open.
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1. Identification / Recognition
1.1 Identifying a Kia NIRO EV
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.
3) VIN Plate also can be seen through the windshield from outside.
XXXXXXXGXXXXXXXXX
8th position (G or H)
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1. Identification / Recognition
1.1 Identifying a Kia NIRO EV
The
Niro EV Cluster Instrument Panel displays EV specific features such as high voltage
battery SOC (State of Charge) as circled below
.
NIRO EV Cluster Instrument Panel
Charge Status Indicator
The
battery charge status indicator (3 separate lights), visible
from outside on the center of
the dashboard, is illuminated when the vehicle is charged with an AC charger. The number
of lights illuminated indicates
the charge level of the battery.
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2. Immobilization / Stabilization / Lifting
The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can
endanger response personnel or civilians. When the
Niro
EV is damaged in a crash, the vehicle
may appear to be shut off, even when it actually is not, due to a lack of engine sounds.
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.
Chock the wheels
Set the Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB)
Put the vehicle in P (Park)
position by pressing the ‘P’
button on the rotary shifter
2.2 Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (lift) points, as
shown beside.Always be sure to connect to a
structural component of the vehicle and avoid
placing cribbing under high voltage cables,
and other areas not normally considered
acceptable.
2.1 Immobilization
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When installing a block or jack, avoid high voltage cable, battery and fuel system (exhaust
system).
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If high voltage components or cables are exposed, do not place any support on them.

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.
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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
*In case of emergency
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
“POWER” START/STOP Button
light is illuminated, the vehicle is ON.
a) I 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 on the rotary shifter dial, and
press the POWER button.

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 12V battery. Once the 12V battery is
disconnected, power
controls will not operate. (Refer to below “5.
– a” for 12V battery disconnection)
3. Before disconnecting the 12V battery, remove the
smart key at least 2 meters away
from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
4. In case of emergency, cut the service interlock connector cable to isolate the high
voltage of the battery.
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While depressing the brake pedal
Pressing POWER
button
POWER button
LED color Vehicle condition
One time Off Ready to drive
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Pressing
POWER button
POWER button
LED color Vehicle condition
One time Amber Electrical accessories are operational.
Two times Reddish orange The warning lights can be checked
before the vehicle is started.
Three times Off Off

3.
Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations
5. Follow the procedure below to remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery:
a)
Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery
negative (-) terminal.
d) Remove the service plug (A) by sliding lever
and pulling up as shown below.
b) Remove the rear seat by
pulling "up" as shown.
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*There are 2 locking hooks.
*Pull the front part of the seat.
c) Remove the service plug cover (A).