Emergency procedures
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Extraction Operations
The extrication operations for the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid are similar to the conventional vehicle.
However, the first responder should pay special attention when they extract occupants in the
vehicle. Before extrication operations, the first responders should carry out “Initial Response:
Identify, Immobilize and Disable” procedure section in page 17 to 21.
Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (cribbing)
points, as shown. Always be sure to
connect to a structural member of the
vehicle and avoid placing cribbing under
high voltage cables, fuel lines and other
areas not normally considered acceptable.
Extrication tools and procedure
When responding to an incident involving a Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, we recommend that the first
responders follow their organization’s standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing
with vehicle emergencies.
When the first responders cut the vehicle, they should always pay special attention to airbag
system, orange colored high voltage cables and other high voltage components to avoid
damage to parts which may increase the risks of explosion.
Submersion
Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. A Sonata Plug-in Hybrid that is
submerged does not have high-voltage componen
t
on the vehicle’s body or framework and is
safe to touch, whether it is in water or on land.
In the event the vehicle is submerged or partially submerged, remove the vehicle from the water
before attempting to disable the vehicle. Use one of the methods described in sections of page
17 to 21 to disable the vehicle once it has been removed from the water. There is no risk of
electric shock from touching the
car’s
body or framework
–
in or out of the water.
