2020 KIA NIRO PHEV battery

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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Before Jump Starting
(For Hybrid)
Over discharge of 12V battery
- Press the reconnection(“12V Batt Reset”) switch (1) :
This car has a reconnection switch
which can reset the over discharged
12V battery and enable getting the
car started without jump-start.
Press the “12V Batt Reset” switch (1) located on the lower left dash.
Immediately start car by stepping on the brake pedal and pressing
the Start switch within few seconds. To charge 12V battery, keep driving
or idling the car more than 30 min-
utes.
If you do not start the vehicle imme-
diately after pressing the “12V Batt
Reset” switch (1), the power of 12V
battery is automatically disconnected
after few seconds to save the 12V
battery from additional discharge. If
the 12V battery is disconnected prior
to starting the vehicle, press “12V
Batt Reset” switch (1) again and then
immediately start the car as
explained above.
Repeated use of the “12V Batt
Reset” switch (1) without a sufficient
engine ON cycle (30 Min+) may
cause over discharge of the 12V bat-
tery, which will prevent car starting. If
the 12V battery is over discharged to
a point that the reset does not work,
try to jump-start the vehicle. (refer to
jump-starting) After starting the vehicle (HEV
Ready), the 12V battery is being
charged whether the engine is run-
ning or not. Although there is no
engine-sound, it is not necessary to
step on the accelerator pedal.
Once the 12V battery is fully dis-
charged and reconnected, the 12V
battery is initialized.
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The following items should be reset
after the battery has been discharged
or the battery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window
Sunroof
Trip computer
Climate control system
Driver position Memory System
Audio
As explained above, if the vehicle
cannot be started after pressing the
“12V Batt Reset” switch (1) due to
over discharge, try to jump-start
(refer to Jump-starting).Charging method for 12V battery
(A) It is recommended to charge the12V battery by starting and run-
ning the vehicle (HEV Ready
Mode) for a minimum of 30 min-
utes if a 12V reset, or jump start
has been used.
(B) If you cannot start the vehicle :
After connecting the jumper cables at the recommended locations, you
should press “12V batt Reset”
switch (1) to charge the battery.
The voltage range of the charger should be 13.3~14V and its current
range should be less than 60A.
(13.8V is recommended).CAUTION
• The use of an improper charg- er with a voltage and currentrange higher than specifiedmay cause overheating anddamage to the 12V battery.
The use of an incorrect charg- er will lead to a power shut-offto save the 12V battery. Stopusing the incorrect chargeronce the power of the vehicleis shut off.

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External power source using 12Vbattery(Except the use of dash cameras)
The use of external power acces-
sories may reduce performance and
function of the vehicle. Especially,
the use of dash cameras may cause
a shut off the power of the vehicle
prior to the dash camera’s automatic
shut-down.
If the power of the car is shut off,
start the vehicle as explained above
(refer to “Over discharge of 12V bat-
tery”).
Method to disconnect the (-)
cable for regular maintenance
(For Hybrid)When the vehicle is under regular
maintenance, make sure to separate
the (-) cable inside the luggage room
before maintenance.
Procedures to separate the (-) cable
is as below :
Fold the rear left side seat.
Using the key or (-) screwdriver, remove the service cover (A) on
the luggage trim.
Separate the (-) cable (B). Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly.
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Jump starting
Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.
Remove the air filter cover before
connecting the cable to part (4).Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow these jump
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing serv-
ice jump start your vehicle.
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CAUTION - Push/pull start
to 12 Volt Battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys- tem. You can damage a 12-voltstarting motor, ignition system,and other electrical partsbeyond repair by use of a 24-volt power supply (either two12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING- Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode.
WARNING- Frozen batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen as the battery may
rupture or explode.

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Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is12-volt and that its negative termi-
nal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles
to come in contact.
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one end of a
jumper cable to the positive termi-
nal of the discharged battery (1),
then connect the other end to the
positive terminal of the booster
battery (2).
Proceed to connect one end of the
other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the booster battery (3),
then the other end to a solid, sta-
tionary, metallic point (for example,
the engine lifting bracket) away
from the battery (4). Do not con-
nect it to or near any part that
moves when the engine is cranked.WARNING- Battery
cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery, directly. This can cause the
discharged battery to overheat
and crack and/or cause degra-
dation.
Connect the jumper cable from
the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the chassis
ground in the engine room.WARNING- Electrolyte
Do not charge or discharge arbitrarily. It may lead to fault,
electric shock or burns.
Do not damage the battery in any way, including dropping it,
impacting it, or piercing it with
a sharp object. It may cause
electrolyte leakage or fire.
Breakdown of the unit may lead to electrolyte leakage or
flammable gas generation. If
this occurs, contact an author-
ized Kia dealer immediately.
If electrolyte leaks out, avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes. In event of accident,
flush with water and get med-
ical help immediately.
Do not place near open flame or incinerate. It may lead to
fire or explosion.
Keep battery out of reach of children or animals.
Keep the battery away from moisture and liquid. Do not
touch or use if liquids have
been spilled on the battery.
WARNING- Sulfuric acid
risk
Automobile batteries contain
sulfuric acid. When jump start-
ing your vehicle, be careful not
to get sulfuric acid on yourself,
your clothing, or on the vehicle.
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Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the cor-
rect battery terminals or the cor-
rect ground. Do not lean over the
battery when making connections.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and let it run at
2,000 rpm, then start the engine
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
If the cause of your battery discharg-ing is not apparent, you should haveyour vehicle checked by an author-ized Kia dealer.
Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with dual clutch
transmission lock system cannot be
push-started.
Follow the directions in this section
for jump-starting.
WARNING - Tow starting
vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it.
When the engine starts, the
vehicle can suddenly surge for-
ward and could cause a colli-
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Notes on the safe use of the
Tire Mobility Kit
Park your car at the side of the
road so that you can work with the
Tire Mobility Kit away from moving
traffic.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your park-
ing brake.
Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for sealing/inflation passenger car
tires. Only punctured areas located
within the tread region of the tire
can be sealed using the Tire
Mobility Kit.
Do not use on motorcycles, bicy- cles or any other type of tires.
When the tire and wheel are dam- aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit
for your safety. Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not
be effective for tire damage larger
than approximately 0.16 in. (4
mm).
Please contact the nearest Kia
dealership if the tire cannot be
made roadworthy with the Tire
Mobility Kit.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a tire is severely damaged by driving
run flat or with insufficient air pres-
sure.
Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire.
Provided the car is outdoors, leave the engine running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.
Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit unattended while it is being used.
Do not leave the compressor run- ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if the ambient temperature is below -
22°F (-30°C).
WARNING
Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
past the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.
CAUTION
When repairing a flat tire withthe Tire Mobility Kit (TMK),quickly remove the sealant onthe tire pressure sensor andwheel. When installing therepaired tire and wheel, tightenthe wheel nut to a torque valueof 11 ~ 13 kgf·m.
WARNING - Sealant
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not swallow.

IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous but
also flammable. Upon witnessing one
of those, make sure your car is parked
in a safe area away from any roads,
open the windows, and maintain a
safe distance away from the vehicle.
Immediately contact an authorized
Kia dealer and advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
If you need towing, refer to
"Towing" in the previous pages.
When the vehicle is severely dam- aged, remain a safe distance of 50
feet (15 meter) or more between
your vehicle and other
vehicles/flammables.
If a fire occurs :
Immediately call emergency services
(911) and advise the emergency
responders that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
WARNING - High voltage components
For your safety, do not touch high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because an
electric shock, serious injury,
or death may occur.WARNING- Submersion
in water
Do not touch your vehicle if it
has been submerged in water.
The high-voltage battery may
cause shock or may catch fire.
Immediately contact the author-
ities and advise them of the
condition of your vehicle and
that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
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