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What to do in an emergency
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Any gas or electrolyte leakage from
your vehicle is not only poisonous
but also flammable. Upon witness-
ing gas or electrolyte leakage, make
sure your car is parked in a safe area
away from any roads, open the win-
dows, and maintain a safe distance
away from the vehicle. Immediately
contact an authorized Kia dealer
and advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle 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 small scale fire occurs, use a fire extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is
meant for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish the
fire in the early stage, remain a
safe distance from the vehicle and
immediately call 911. Also, advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
If the fire spreads to the high volt-
age battery, a large amount of
water is needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or fire
extinguishers not meant for electri-
cal fires could cause serious injury
or death from electrical shocks.
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
electrical shock, an injury, or a
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 on
fire. Immediately contact the
authorities and advise them of
the condition of your vehicle
and that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
Index
10I
Tire rotation ................................................................7-41
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-44
Tire traction ................................................................7-44
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-42
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-43
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-24 Emergency towing ......................................................6-26
Removable towing hook ............................................6-25
Towing service ............................................................6-24
Trailer Towing..............................................................5-139
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-140 Certification label......................................................5-143
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-140
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-5
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-144 Base curb weight ......................................................5-144
Cargo weight ............................................................5-144
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) ......................................5-144
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................5-144
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ..................................5-144 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................5-144
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-144
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-84 Indicator lights ............................................................4-92
Warning lights ............................................................4-84
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-26 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-26
Welcome system ..........................................................4-117 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-117
Interior light ..............................................................4-117
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-117
Windows ........................................................................\
4-24 Power windows ..........................................................4-25
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-134 Automatic climate control system ............................4-134
Defogging logic ........................................................4-135
Winter driving ..............................................................5-136 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-139
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-138
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-138
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-138
Don't let your parking brake freeze ..........................5-139
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-139
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-136
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-139
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