Foreword / Electric vehicle system overview
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
If an accident occurs
WARNING
śꢀ If a small scale fire occurs, use a fire
extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is meant
for electrical fires. If it is impossible
to extinguish the fire in the early
stage, maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle and immediately call your
local fire emergency responders.
Also, advise them that an electric
vehicle is involved.
śꢀ If the fire spreads to the high
voltage battery, large amount of
water is needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or
fire extinguishers not meant for
electrical fires could cause serious
injury or death from electrical
shocks.
WARNING
śꢀ When a vehicle accident occurs,
move the vehicle to a safe place,
turn OFF the vehicle and disconnect
the high voltage cut-off switch from
the auxiliary battery (12V) to prevent
high voltage electricity from flowing.
śꢀ If electric wires are exposed from
inside or outside the vehicle, do not
touch the wires.
Also, do not touch the high voltage
electric wire (orange), connector,
and all electric components and
devices. This may cause electric
shock and lead to injuries.
WARNING
WARNING
śꢀ When a vehicle accident occurs and
the high voltage battery is damaged,
harmful gas and electrolytes may
leak. Be careful not to touch the
leaked liquid.
śꢀ If you cannot put out the fire
immediately, the high voltage
battery may explode. Evacuate to
a safe place and do not let other
people approach the site.
śꢀ When you suspect leakage of
inflammable gas and other harmful
gases, open the windows and
evacuate to a safe location. If any
leaked fluid comes in contact with
your eyes or skin, immediately clean
the affected area thoroughly with
tap water or saline solution and
have doctors inspect it as soon as
possible.
Contact the fire department and
notify them of an electric vehicle fire.
śꢀ If the vehicle is flooded with water,
immediately turn off the vehicle
and evacuate to a safe place.
We recommend to contact the
fire deprtment or an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
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