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Emergency Response Procedures
Firefighting:
After Initial Emergency Response Procedures have been applied, Firefighting Procedures may begin.
Hyundai recommends that each response team follow their own department’s standard operating
procedures for fighting vehicle fires in combination with the Sonata Hybrid specific details that are
covered in this section.
Firefighting Operations
If the high-voltage battery pack is either involved in or at risk of being involved in a fire in a Sonata
Hybrid, strict cautions must be taken while conducting firefighting operations because of the
following reasons:
• Lithium-ion Polymer batteries contain gel electrolyte that can vent, ignite, and produce
sparks when subjected to temperatures above 300°F.
• May burn rapidly with a flare-burning effect.
•
A burning battery could release hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide
gasses. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved full-face self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with
full protective gear.
Even if the high-voltage battery pack is not directly involved in a vehicle fire, approach the vehicle
very carefully.
Extinguishers
To extinguish a small high-voltage battery fire, the following techniques can be used:
•
Dry chemical
• CO ₂
• Large amounts of water
• Regular foam
For a large high-voltage battery fire, use these types of extinguishing methods:
•
Large amounts of water
•
Fog
•
Regular foam
Placing Water on High-voltage Electricity
When approaching a vehicle fire on a Sonata Hybrid, firefighters should not hesitate to extinguish
the fire with water. The vehicle’s high-voltage electrical system is well insulated and unlike the 12V
electrical system, it is not part of the vehicle’s chassis.