KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 User Manual
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THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING
As with all batteries, avoid fluid
contact with the Hybrid battery. If
the battery is damaged and if elec-
trolyte comes in contact with your
body, clothes or eyes, immediately
flush with a large quantity of fresh
water.
WARNING
Do not use an after-market battery
charger to charge the Hybrid bat-
tery. Doing so may result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
- High Waters
• Avoid high waters as this may
result in your vehicle becoming
saturated with water and could
compromise the high voltage
components.
• Do not touch the any of the high
voltage components within your
vehicle if your vehicle has been
submerged in water equal to half
of the vehicle height. Touching
high voltage components once
submerged in water could result
in severe burns or electric shock
that could result in deather or
serious injury.
WARNING -
Carrying Liquids in Trunk
Do load large amounts of water in
open containers into the vehicle. If
the water spills onto the HEV bat-
tery, it may cause a short and dam-
age the battery.
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