Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Electric Vehicle Battery System

Runaway Prevention Device (RAD) Description and Operation

In this manual: Electric Vehicle Battery System
General Information — 17Maintenance — 17Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 24Restraints — 48Brake System — 37Body (Interior and Exterior) — 207Body Electrical System — 203Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 80Electric Vehicle Battery System — 115
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Description

The RAD is installed on each battery module. If the high-voltage battery swells due to cell overcharging, the RAD cuts off the ground of the main relay and precharge relay. If a cell is overcharged, the switch turns OFF and the vehicle cannot be driven.

RAD

10-Cell RAD

14-Cell RAD

RAD Wiring Harness

Operation

Module Normal Failure
Current ON (Connected) OFF (Cut-off)
RAD - Lift Switch
High voltage Normal Cut
Phenomenon Normal Engine Start Failure and Warning Lamp
Diagram

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