6. In Case of Fire
6.3 How to Deal with the Situation
Fire
Extinguish the fire with a large amount of water.
Don’t use seawater or salt water. Use of such water
can generate toxic vapors or cause re-ignition.
Damaged
battery or
Fluid leak*
Disconnect 12V Battery (-) terminal, Disable the
high voltage system, Neutralize the battery by
applying a large volume of water. (Process will
not discharge the battery).
Battery
discharging
6.3.1 Vehicle Fire
• Use a large volume of water (max. 100,000 liter). Water must cool down the battery.
• If water is applied directly onto the high voltage battery module inside the casing, it will
better cool the battery. (But, never attempt to penetrate the HV battery or its casing to apply
water.)
• The high voltage battery is located under the luggage trim. Put water after opening the
tailgate.
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OPTIMA PHEV
*To be used if electrolyte solution leakage or damage to the high voltage battery casing is
observed. Check battery pack temperature with thermal imaging camera.