Handling Damaged Car At Accident Location - Mahindra e2o City Quick Reference Manual

16.0 HANDLING DAMAGED CAR AT ACCIDENT LOCATION

Always the car should be approached with caution while inspecting for level of damage. Evaluate for ectent of
damage (location and severity of damage, airbag deplyment etc.). The high voltage should be accessed with
appropriate presonal protective equipments with proper identification of components as per illustration in
given in page. Different situations are explained under for accessing occupants in case of any hazard.
i. High impact with high voltage system intact and occupants can be accessed without extrication tools:
Open the doors with manual key from key fob or open emergency rear hatch release to get the occupants
out of the car with emergency 72V system shutdown. The occupants assistance to begin immediately
without any waiting period.
ii. High impact with high voltage system intact and occupants cannot be accessed without extrication tools:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipments, use necessary tools to cut through the door mounting
hinge locations (in the event of rear hatch not opening and central door lock failure / jammed) to remove
door from car and extricate the occupants. Use emergency disconnect switch to isolate 72V system.
iii. High impact with high voltage system damaged:
Evaluate the extent of damage and if there is any evidence of damage to high voltage battery pack or
system ( arcing / sparking or orange colour high voltage cables damage, battery electrolyte smell). Do take
extreme care as there may be still risk of high voltage exposure. The car has to be accessed with extreme
caution to initiate high voltage system isolation and rendering assistance in occupants extrication. In the
event of limited access to deactivate the high voltage system, do wear appropriate personal protective
equipments, use necessary tools, follow appropriate risk management to prevent shock or electrocution
and extricate the occupants.
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