3. Disable Direct Hazards / Safety Regulations
If previously mentioned methods of disabling the
vehicle’s system are unsuccessful, any
emergency procedures involving the PHEV vehicle may cause the accidental
deployment of undeployed airbags and electric shock from high-voltage components.
5. Remove the safety plug and disable the high voltage battery
•
Before engaging in any emergency response procedures, ensure the vehicle is
disabled and wait 5 minutes to allow the capacitor in the high voltage system to
discharge to avoid electrocution.
•
Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. Never touch
the metal chassis wires, cables, connectors, or any electric components before
disabling the system, and/or shorted to the vehicle chassis.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to serious bodily injury or death by
electrocution.
Electrocution Risk
14
OPTIMA PHEV
WARNING