Kia NIRO User manual

Emergency Rescue Guide Manual

Introduction
Niro Identification
General Vehicle Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying a Kia Niro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Niro Main Electronic Systems
Power Electronics Specification . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air ag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Procedures
Initial Response: Identify, Immo ilize and Disa le. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extraction Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Fire .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Su merged or Partially Su merged Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance
Towing
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Emergency Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Document Purpose
The purpose of this document is to familiarize first responders and the towing/roadside
assistance industry with the proper methods to handle the Niro PHEV in an emergency
situation. This guide gives a asic overview of key vehicle systems and instructions for
dealing with the different types of emergencies encountered y first responders. The
emergency response procedures for this vehicle will provide how to deal with the high
voltage electrical system.
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Introduction
Within this Emergency Response Guide you will find Notices , Cautions , Warnings
and Dangers which provide critical information and help you do your jo safely and
efficiently. Below are the definitions of these terms. When you see a Notice , Caution ,
Warning or Danger , e certain you understand the message efore you attempt to
perform any part of an emergency response procedure.
A Notice alerts you to a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.
A Caution alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
A Warning alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
A Danger alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will
result in death or serious injury.

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Introduction
Vehicle Description
As with other PHEVs and HEVs, the Kia Niro PHEV uses the com ination of a conventional
gasoline powered internal com ustion engine and a high voltage electric motor to propel
the vehicle. This com ination provides for improved gas mileage over a conventional Kia
with a standard 4-cylinder engine.
Unlike HEVs, Niro PHEV’s high voltage attery can e recharged through the charge port
on the left fender. It increases the driving range in EV mode and also fuel efficiency. The
high voltage attery is recharged automatically while driving. This is accomplished through
the engine and regenerative raking system that produces electricity while driving and
raking.

A “plug-in Hy rid” adge is also displayed under the hood on the engine cover. Also, the
High Voltage ca ling is orange per SAE standard.
Ca les run from the ottom of the vehicle
where they connect the High Voltage Battery to the HPCU (Hy rid Power Control Unit),
Motor, Inverter, and other High Voltage components at the front of the vehicle.
The presence of orange ca les under the hood identifies the vehicle as an PHEV
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Niro Identification
Engine
Room
Plug-in ybrid
Identifying a Kia
Niro
The
Niro PHEV can e easily identified y the “Eco plug-in” logo attached on the tail gate.
“Eco
plug-in” logo on tail gate
The hy rid logo can ecome hidden after a crash due to damage to the vehicle. Always e
sure to utilize additional methods of identification efore determining the vehicle is not a
hy rid.
Electrocution Risk

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Num er) identifies
the Hy rid with a “D” displayed in the
8th position, as shown in the elow drawing.
The VIN can e found:
1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
2) On the vehicle certification la el attached to the driver’s side (or passenger) center pillar.
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Niro Identification
VIN Label
XXXXXXXDXXXXXXXXX
8th position

The
Niro PHEV Cluster Instrument Panel displays the PHEV specific features such as high
voltage attery SOC (State of Charge) in the highlighted part.
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Niro
Cluster Instrument Panel
Niro Identification
Avg. Fuel Efficiency

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Niro Main Electronic Systems
igh Voltage
System
High-voltage attery
Hy rid
Starter
Generator (HSG)
Motor
Transmission
Motor
Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Max. Output P(kW) 60.5 (44.5)
Max Torque l -ft(Nm) 125 (170)
PCU
Inverter Input Voltage(V) 240 ~ 413
LDC Max. Output (kW) 1.8
igh Voltage
Battery
Type Lithium-ion polymer
Rated Voltage (V) 360
Capacity (Ah) /
Energy (kWh) 24.7 / 8.9
Quantity for Pack
(Cell / Module) 96Cells / 24Modules
12V attery

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Niro Main Electronic Systems
Vehicle
components
12V
auxiliary battery
The 12V auxiliary attery is located in the right side of the luggage room, and powers all of
the vehicle’s standard electronics like radio, air conditioner, etc. Also, it powers the HPCU
(Hy rid Power Control Unit) which controls high voltage current to main electronic systems
like the motor.
12V Auxiliary Battery

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Niro Main Electronic Systems
Motor
The motor of the PHEV converts electrical energy into
motive force with a Max. power of 60.5Hp (44.5kW)
and Max. torque of 125l
-ft (170Nm).
ybrid Power Control Unit ( PCU)
The HPCU includes an Inverter and LDC (Low Power
DC
-DC Converter) in one housing. The inverter
converts DC to AC to supply electricity to the motor.
It also converts AC to DC to charge the high voltage
attery. The LDC transfers high voltage electricity to 12
voltage to charge 12V auxiliary attery.
Integrated Battery System ( igh
voltage and Low voltage)
Low voltage attery is
separate in DE PHEV.
High voltage modules
supply and store electric energy to traction
motor
and it is a Lithium ion polymer attery with specifications,
360V / 24.7Ah / 8.9kWh.
It is located in the under the rear seat of the
Niro.
ybrid Starter Generator ( SG)
The
HSG restarts the engine at HEV mode and also
charges the high voltage attery while driving.