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12/2021
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7. In case of submersion
WARNING:
DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN WATER PRESENT A POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PRO-
TECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE
ALL METALLIC JEWELRY, INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED INDICATED BY THE AB-
SENCE OF BUBBLING OR FIZZING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If the vehicle is submerged in water, varying degrees of arcing/shorting within the battery will take place.
Do not touch any High Voltage components or orange cables while removing the occupant(s). Do not re-
move the vehicle until you are sure the High Voltage battery is completely discharged. A submerged High
Voltage battery may produce a fizzing or bubbling reaction to the water. If fizzing or bubbling is observed,
the High Voltage battery will be discharged when the fizzing or bubbling has completely stopped. The
battery should still be treated as if it is not discharged.
Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles when submerged should only be handled while wearing the
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for water rescue and vehicle extraction.
Vehicles that have been submerged in water may have potential risk of a high voltage electrical battery
fire therefore should be handled with increased caution.
Once the vehicle has been removed from the water proceed to the high voltage depower procedure, as
outlined in section 3 of this document.
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