Kia Niro: Introduction / General information

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 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 provide how to deal with the high voltage electrical system.

Within this Emergency Response Guide you will find Notices, Cautions, Warningsand Dangers which provide critical information and help you do your job safely andefficiently. 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 toperform any part of an emergency response procedure.

A Danger alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided willresult in death or serious injury.

A Warning alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

A Caution alerts you to a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

A Notice alerts you to a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.

Vehicle Description

As with other HEV, the Kia Niro uses the combination of a conventional gasolinepowered internal combustion engine and a high voltage 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. The high voltage electrical system is completely self-contained and does not need to be recharged by an external power source such as a charging station. The high voltage battery is recharged automatically while driving the vehicle. This is accomplished through the use of a generator that produces electricity while driving and braking.