Hyundai SANTAFE Plug-in hybrid Emergency Response Manual page 15

Emergency procedures
5. Use the following procedure to remove the service interlock connector and disable the high
voltage battery:
a) Remove the service interlock connector
(A) located at the engine room right
side.
If both methods of disabling system are unsuccessful, the vehicle is not secured from accidental
deployment of airbags and electric shock from high-voltage components.
Electrocution Risk!
• Before engaging in emergency response procedures, ensure the vehicle is disabled and wait for
more than 3 minutes to allow the capacitor in the high voltage system to discharge to avoid
electrocution.
• Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. To prevent injury or death
due to electrical shock, never touch the wires or cables before disabling the system, to prevent
injury or death due to electrical shock.
Failure to follow any of these instructions may result in serious injury or death by electrocution.
Explosive Risk!
• Do not cut through any component.
• SRS components may remain powered and active for up to 3 minutes after the 12V electrical
system is shut off or disabled. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3
minutes before beginning work.
Failure to follow any of these instructions may result in serious injury or death from accidental
deployment of the airbag system.
a) If the Service Interlock cannot be
disconnected, cut the wire attached the
yellow warning label.
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