6. Rescue Procedures
WARNING:
Inappropriate rescue procedures can increase the risk of serious injury or death to rescuers and/or
vehicle occupants. Always follow the instructions described in this manual.
Always wear insulated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Never directly touch any exposed high voltage wiring cables, protective covers detached from high
voltage components, or high voltage components that might be damaged.
If fluid leakage is observed under the body, the fluid may be electrolyte leaking from the Main drive
lithium-ion battery. This electrolyte is flammable and poisonous acid gas will evaporate from the
electrolyte. Wear mask for organic gas, solvent-resistant gloves (or heavy-duty rubber gloves) and
eye protection (safety glasses). Use an absorption mat or sand to absorb spilled electrolyte. (The
electrolyte is clear and colorless and with a slightly sweet odor. It has similar viscosity to water.)
The Main drive lithium-ion battery uses an electrolyte made of flammable “Carbonate ester solution
of lithium salts”.
Used absorption mat or sand shall be properly disposed as an industrial waste according to state
and/or local regulations.
If electrolyte comes into contact with your skin, flush with water immediately.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately flush your eyes with a large
quantity of water and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Before starting rescue work, shut off the high voltage circuits in accordance with instructions on the
following pages, unless immediate rescue is required.
Do not assume high voltage components have been shut off simply because the vehicle is quiet.
If a charge connector is connected to the vehicle, remove it.
If the damaged vehicle must be left unattended, display a sign indicating “HIGH VOLTAGE WORK
IN PROGRESS!! DANGER! DO NOT TOUCH!”. Refer to the signboard example at the end of this
manual.
Advise all rescuers that an electric v
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