Mitsubishi i-MiEV Emergency Response Manual page 19

② Wear the insulated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), raise the lever of the Service Plug
and remove the Service Plug by pulling it out.
WARNING:
After removing the Service Plug, keep it in a secure place away from other rescue workers to
prevent accidental handling/re-installation of the Service Plug.
③ Flush at least 8 gallons (30 litters) of non-saline water (water not containing salt) through the
service lid hole.
WARNING:
 Pour fresh water into the Main drive lithium-ion battery immediately after pulling the vehicle
from the water.
 Never pour seawater or any water containing salt into the Main drive lithium-ion battery.
This can result in sudden electrolyzing, which generates a large volume of flammable
hydrogen gas.
5) To discharge the Main drive lithium-ion battery completely, keep the Main drive lithium-ion battery
filled with water for at least 14 days.
6) When it is necessary to move a vehicle from site within 14 days, carry a fire extinguisher during
transportation in case of fire. For enhanced safety, transport the damaged vehicle on a flatbed
truck followed by another support vehicle for monitoring. Check the water level of the Main drive
lithium-ion battery periodically and always keep the Main drive lithium-ion battery filled with water.
WARNING:
There is a possibility that a Main drive lithium-ion battery is not discharged completely even when
submerged for more than 14 days. To discharge the Main drive lithium-ion battery completely, it is
necessary to fill it with fresh water for at least 14 days after the vehicle is recovered.
7) If there is any leakage from the Main drive lithium-ion battery during and/or after pouring water,
follow the instructions for
8) After 14 days, discharge the water from the Main drive lithium-ion battery with instructions for
7-3) Drained water shall be properly disposed of as an industrial waste according to state and/or
local regulations.
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