Kia OPTIMA PHEV - Access to the Occupants; Extraction Operations and Vehicle Stabilization

4. Access to the
Occupants
4.1 Extraction Operations
The
OPTIMA PHEV is a eco friendly vehicle. Because of the high voltage
components
contained
therein, first responders should pay special attention when they extract
occupants
in
the car. Before performing any extraction operations, the first responders should
"Identify,
Immobilize
and Disable" the vehicle as discussed in sections on emergency procedures.
4.2 Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (lift) points, as
shown beside. Always be sure to
connect to a structural component of the
vehicle and avoid placing cribbing under
high voltage cables, and other areas not
normally considered acceptable.
4.3 Extraction Tools and Procedure
When responding to an incident involving a OPTIMA PHEV, we recommend that the first
responders follow their organization’s standard operating procedures for dealing with vehicle
emergencies.
When the first responders cut the vehicle, they should always pay special attention to the
airbag system, orange colored high voltage cables and other high voltage components so that
the parts are not damaged and to prevent a risk of explosion or electrocution.
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