Assistance &
Emergency
Informatlon
Roadside Assistance & Emergency Information
ecall
Firefighting
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WARNING: When fire18 Involvad, the entlre vehlcle
should be considered as energized. Always wearfull
personal protectlve equlpment (PPE). Includlng a
self-contalned breathlng apparatus {SCBA}.
Vehlcle Locatlon
If the battery catches fire, is exposed to high heat, or is
generating heat or gases, USE LARGEAMOUNTSOFWATER
to cool it.
Roadslde
Asslstanca
Itcan take coplous amounts of water applled dlrectlytothe
batteryio fullyextinguish and cool down a batteryfire, Always
establish or requestan additional wotersupply.
Flsker Roadslde Asslstance
Contacllng Roadslde
Asslstanco
If water Is not Immedlately avallable, usedrychemlcals. CO2.
foam, oranothertyplcal fire-extlngulshlng agenttofightthe fire
untll water Is avallable.
Dlsclalm8r
Small firesthat do not Involvethe hlgh-voltage battery can be
extlngulshed uslng typlcal vehlcle firefightlng procedures.
Instructlons for
Transporter8
A burning or heated battery releases toxlcvapors. Responders
should always protectthemselves with full PPE (Including o
SCBA) and take oppropriate measures to protectcivilians
downwind from the Incldent. Usefog streams or posltive-
pressure ventllatlon fans (PPV) to dlrect smoke and vapors.
Transportlng the Vehlcle
Preparlng the Vehlcl8for
Transportatlon
After knockdown
Ensure any fires have been adequately knocked down befor8
entering a hot zone. Heat and flames can compromise airbag
inflators, stored gas inflation cylinders, gas struts, and other
components. which can result in an unexpected explosion.
Pulllng the Vehlcle onto a
Traller orTransporter
Recoverlngthevehlcle From
a Dltch
Durlng vehlcl8 Inspections, always use insulated tools and do
not make contactwith any high-voltage components.
Use a thermal Imaglng camera to meosurethetemperature of
the high-voltage battery and monitor heating or cooling trends.
Before releasing thevohicle to second responders (such as
lawenforcement orvehicle transporters) orotherwise leaving
the incident,the battery must be completelycooled with nofire,
smoke, or heating presentforat leastone hour.Always notify
second responders of the risk of battery re-ignition.
Securlng the Vehlcle for
Transportatlon
Disobling the Power
System
Safety Precautlorss
