• Drain the fluids and water inside the battery or vehicle, then disconnect the 
negative (-) terminal of the 12V battery and Cut-Off switch before storing a 
damaged vehicle.
• Place the vehicle in an open space away from any structure, vehicle or building. 
• Then, keep on eye on the vehicle until the discharging procedures are completed. 
• If the battery can be removed from the vehicle by moving the vehicle onto a lift, 
remove and discharge the battery. 
• If the battery can’t be removed, place the vehicle into a sufficiently large 
container and add water until the entire battery is submerged.  
• Add enough salt to the water container to create a 2% saltwater solution.
• Leave the battery submerged in the saltwater solution for 3 days. 
• Then, drain the water by using BMS cover (A) and dry it.
• If the high voltage battery cannot be removed AND the vehicle cannot be
submerged, then store the vehicle with a waterproof cover.
※ Waterproof cover : size/material that can prevent water from entering the battery
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8.2 Storage of damaged vehicle with the damaged battery
8. Towing / transportation / storage
Battery discharging 
A : BMS ECU service cover