246 7-1 When Failure Occurs
Rescue after battery leakage
In the case of any fluid leaking from the battery, acid liquor odor existing in the
vehicle, obvious signs of acid liquor flowing out of the vehicle, or smoke coming
from the interior of battery pack after a vehicle collision takes place:
1. Set the vehicle power to the OFF mode and disconnect the battery in the
front compartment if conditions permit.
2. Call a BYD authorized service provider and inform fire and rescue
personnel that the vehicle is equipped with high-voltage battery packs
and wait for rescue without delay.
If case of a collision, operate your vehicle as per the following methods and
based on actual conditions:
1. Set the vehicle power to the OFF mode and disconnect the battery in the
front compartment if conditions permit.
2. Call a BYD authorized service provider for rescue without delay.
3. Carry out simple inspection and check whether the edge of power battery
tray is cracked and whether there is visible liquid flowing out if conditions
permit.
■ Damage to high-voltage components may not be recognized in all
cases. It is forbidden to grasp damaged components or touch them
with jewelry or other metal objects
■ If any part of human body contacts with the leaking fluid, immediately
wash the contacted part with plenty of water for 10~15 min. If the
sufferer feels pain, apply 2.5% calcium gluconate ointment onto the
contacted part, or dip the contacted part into 2~2.5% calcium
gluconate solution to relieve pain. If these methods fail to relive pain or
any uncomfortable signs and symptoms appear, seek medical
attention at once.
■ It is forbidden to work on orange high voltage cables or other high
voltage components. Only licensed maintenance stations are allowed
to work on high voltage systems
■ It is forbidden to damage or alter the orange high voltage cable, or
disconnect it from the high voltage network
■ It is urgent to inform firefighters and rescuers that the vehicle is
equipped with a high voltage battery pack.
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