Extraction Operations - Kia SOUL EV Emergency Rescue Manual

Extraction Operations

The Soul EV is an electric model. Because of the high voltage components contained therein,
first responders should pay special attention when they extract occupants in the car. Before
performing any extraction operations, the first responders should "Identify, Immobilize and
Disable" the vehicle as discussed in sections on page 14-19.
Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (cribbing) points,
as shown beside. Always be sure to connect
to a structural member of the vehicle and
avoid placing cribbing under high voltage
cables, fuel lines and other areas not
normally considered acceptable.
Extraction tools and procedure
When responding to an incident involving a Soul EV, we recommend that the first responders
follow their organization's standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with
vehicle emergencies.
When the first responders cut the vehicle, they should always pay special attention to the
airbag system, orange colored high voltage cables and other high voltage components so that
the parts are not damaged, to create a risk of explosion.
Location of ultra-high strength steel
In these images, high strength steel is
used in the areas colored in blue and
ultra-high strength steel is used in the
red colored areas. Depending on the
tools used, ultra high strength steel
can be challenging or impossible to
cut. If necessary, use a workaround
technique.
Emergency Procedures
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