Kia OPTIMA PHEV - Identification; Recognition; Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable

1. Identification /
Recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
Identify
•
The OPTIMA PHEV is an hybrid electric vehicle. Emergency responders should
respond
to emergency scenarios involving the OPTIMA PHEV accordingly, exercising
extreme
care and caution to avoid contact with the high voltage system within the vehicle.
The
following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a OPTIMA
PHEV
at
an emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with
your
department's
standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When
an
PHEV
is damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have
been
compromised
and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise
caution
and
wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) safety gear, including
high
voltage
safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.
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OPTIMA PHEV
WARNING