Precautions When Handling The Vehicle After An Accident
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata and 2016 Hyundai Sonata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Be sure to wear insulated gloves (or rubber gloves), protective goggles.
- Do NOT touch bare cable under any condition (refer to Precautions To Take When Handling Power Cable )
- In case of vehicle fire, put out the fire with ABC extinguisher. Do NOT use water (usage of large volume of water is okay, but small volume can worsen the situation).
- If more than half of the vehicle is submerged, then do NOT go near the Safety Switch or other high voltage related components. If such a component must be accessed, then move the vehicle to the safe location first before handling the component.
- Gas from the high-voltage battery is hydrogen and alkaline vapor. If the leakage is indoor, ventilate the area immediately and evacuate to a safe location.
- If the leaked liquid comes in contact with skin, immediately neutralize the affected area with boric acid solution, then clean with tap water or saline solution.
- Refer to "High Voltage Shut-Off Procedures " if the high voltage needs to be cut off.