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4. Access to the Occupants 33
Key Fob.................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Opening Doors from the Outside........................................................................................................ 34
Opening Doors without Power ............................................................................................................. 35
Power Windows............................................................................................................................................... 36
Hood.......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Adjusting the Front Seats........................................................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................................................................................................................. 40
Cutting the Vehicle........................................................................................................................................... 41
5. Stored Energy / Liquids / Gases / Solids 45
Batteries ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Vehicle Fluids ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
6. In Case of Fire 47
Vehicle Fires........................................................................................................................................................ 47
7. In Case of Submersion 49
Submerged Vehicles.................................................................................................................................... 49
8. Inspection / Transportation / Storage 51
Inspection Recommendations............................................................................................................... 51
Potential Hazards............................................................................................................................................. 51
Inspection Items................................................................................................................................................ 52
After Inspection................................................................................................................................................. 53
Moving Off the Road...................................................................................................................................... 54
Vehicle Weights................................................................................................................................................ 56
Preparing the Vehicle for Transportation..................................................................................... 57
Transporting the Vehicle............................................................................................................................ 58
Pulling the Vehicle onto a Trailer or Transporter..................................................................... 59
Recovering the Vehicle From a Ditch................................................................................................ 61
Securing the Vehicle for Transportation........................................................................................ 62
Storing Damaged Vehicles ..................................................................................................................... 63
Isolation Methods ............................................................................................................................................ 63