KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 User Manual
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CAUTION -
Cleaning
Engine
When you clean the engine com-
partment, do not wash using water.
Water may cause electric arcing to
occur and damage electronic parts
and components.
WARNING -
Exposure to High Voltage
• High voltage in the hybrid battery
system is very dangerous and
can cause severe burns and elec-
tric shock. This may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
• For your safety, never touch,
replace, dismantle or remove any
portion of the hybrid battery sys-
tem including components,
cables and connectors.
WARNING -
Use of Water
or Liquids
If water or liquids come into con-
tact with the hybrid system compo-
nents, and you are also in contact
with the water, severe injury or
death due to electrocution may
occur.
WARNING -
Hot
Components
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the HEV battery system
can be hot. Heat burns may result
from touching even insulated com-
ponents of the HEV system.