Wet Location Considerations
2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P.16
A vehicle submerged or flooded with water can result in protective system failures.
Excessive heat and electrolysis may take place resulting in byproducts of hydrogen and
oxygen.
In salt water chlorine is also a byproduct. These byproducts, trapped and
concentrated by the passenger compartment, a garage, or other containment, may be in
concentrations that could be explosive or corrosive and could have adverse affects on
human health. Action should be taken to assure ventilation of a partially submerged vehicle
and any space in which it is contained.
A vehicle
without
impact damage has HV contained to within enclosures or insulation and
has HV isolated from the chassis, therefore electrical shock hazard risk is minimal. A
submerged or flooded undamaged vehicle has a low electrical shock hazard risk.
A vehicle
with
impact damage presents an increased electrical shock hazard risk. If HV is
open to the environment you must stay away from damaged HV components.
Warning:
First Responders must use proper Personal Protective Equipment when
addressing a damaged Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicle.
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