User Manual - Page 53

For 2018 KIA NIRO.

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High voltage battery air intake
The hybrid battery air intake is located
on bottom the rear seats. The air in‐
take cools down the hybrid battery.
When the hybrid battery air intake is
blocked, the hybrid battery may be
overheated. Do not obstruct the air in‐
take with any other objects.
WARNING
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Air Intake
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Blocking the air intake behind the
r
ear seats may damage the HEV
battery.
Do not allow any water into the air
intake
even when cleaning. If any
water enters the air intake, the
Hybrid battery may cause an elec‐
tric shock which can cause serious
injury or death due to electrocu‐
tion.
If an accident occurs
Avoid the enþine compartment.
Avoid any oranþe or hiþh voltaþe
wires, cables, or components.
Assume that a hiþh voltaþe compo‐
nent is exposed and move away ýrom
the vehicle as promptly as possible.
Reýer to 󳱷Towinþ󳱸 on paþe 8-35 ýor
towinþ inýormation.
WARNING
After parking the vehicle, shift the
transmission into "P" position. Turn
off the hybrid system by pushing
the Engine Start/Stop button.
For your safety, do not touch high
voltage cables, connectors and
package modules. High Voltage
components are orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be
visible inside or outside of the ve‐
hicle. Never touch the wires or ca‐
bles, because an electrical shock
may occur causing injury or death.
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Hybrid system overview
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