Rescue Operations; Fully Or Partially Submerged Vehicles; Pushing On The Floor Pan - Tesla S 2012 Emergency Response Manual

FULLY OR PARTIALLY SUBMERGED VEHICLES

Treat a submerged Model S like any other vehicle. The body of the
vehicle does not present a risk of shock in water. However, as a
precautionary measure, handle any submerged vehicle while wearing
the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Remove
the vehicle from the water and continue with normal high voltage
disabling.
WARNING: Failure to handle a submerged vehicle without appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing or touching
high voltage components can result in serious injury or death.

PUSHING ON THE FLOOR PAN

The high voltage battery is located below the fl oor pan. Never push
down on the fl oor pan from inside Model S. Doing so can breach the
high voltage battery, which can cause serious injury or death.
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