1. Identification / Recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
Identify
• The OPTIMA PHEV is an hybrid electric vehicle. Emergency responders should respond
to emergency scenarios involving the OPTIMA PHEV accordingly, exercising extreme
care and caution to avoid contact with the high voltage system within the vehicle.
The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a OPTIMA PHEV
at an emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your
department's standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When an
PHEV is damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have been
compromised and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution
and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) safety gear, including high
voltage safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.
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OPTIMA PHEV
WARNING
