Kia OPTIMA plug-in hybrid User manual

Emergency Rescue Guide Manual

Introduction
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Optima Plug
-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Identification .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Vehicle Description
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Identifying a Kia Optima Plug
-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optima PHEV Main Electric Systems
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Power Electric Specification
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Vehicle
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance
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Towing
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To Jump Start the Car
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Document Purpose
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Vehicle Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Emergency Procedures
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
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Extraction Operations
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Vehicle Fire
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Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles
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High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks
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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
Optima Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle
in an emergency situation. This guide gives a basic overview of key vehicle
systems and instructions for dealing with the different types of emergencies encountered
by first responders.
The emergency response procedures for this vehicle will be somewhat
similar to that of a conventional Optima, with additional information provided on dealing
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 job safely and
efficiently. Below are the definitions of these terms. When you see a
Notice , Caution ,
Warning
or Danger , be certain you understand the message before 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 PHEV, the Kia Optima PHEV uses the combination of a conventional gasoline
powered internal combustion engine and a High Voltage battery & electric motor to propel
the vehicle. This combination provides for improved gas mileage over a conventional Kia as
well as an increase in power over the standard 4
-cylinder engine.
Unlike HEV, Optima PHEV’s High Voltage battery can be recharged through the charge port
on the left fender. This increases fuel efficiency and EV mode driving range. The High
Voltage battery is also automatically recharged while driving. This is accomplished through
the engine and regenerative braking system that produces electricity while driving and
braking.

General Vehicle Description
The Kia Optima Plug
-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle can be easily identified by the “Eco plug-
in”
logo attached on the trunk lid and side of the vehicle.
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Optima HEV Identification
Identifying a Kia Optima Plug
-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
“Eco
plug-in” logo on trunk and side of vehicle
The hybrid logo can become hidden after a crash due to damage to the vehicle. Always be
sure to use additional methods of identification before determining the vehicle is not a
hybrid.
Electrocution Risk
The Kia Optima
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle is built on the conventional Optima chassis
and therefore the vehicle looks very similar
to its conventional counterpart with a few
notable exceptions. The safest method is to assume that any Optima you respond to is a
Plug
-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle until proven otherwise. Using the information provided in
this section, responders will be able to differentiate between the two.