If An Accident Occurs - Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

S S A A F F E E T T Y Y P P R R E E C C A A U U T T I I O O N N S S F F O O R R H H Y Y B B R R I I D D S S Y Y S S T T E E M M ( ( C C O O N N T T . . ) )
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Do not put any objects into
the cooling duct of the hybrid
battery. Doing so may cause
loss of cooling duct volume to
the hybrid battery. When the
cooling duct is blocked with
any objects, immediately con-
tact your HYUNDAI dealer.
•
Never place a container of liq-
uid on or near the cooling
duct. If the liquid spills, the
hybrid battery located in the
luggage compartment may be
damaged.
•
Secure all loads in the luggage
compartment to prevent them
from being tossed
before driving. If a sharp or
heavy load impacts or pierces
the interior luggage compart-
ment wall, the hybrid battery
system may be damaged, dete-
riorating its performance.
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Information
Clean the cooling duct for the hybrid
battery with a dry cloth on a regular
basis.
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If an Accident Occurs

WARNING
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For your safety, do not touch
high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
•
Exposed cables or wires may
be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because it
can cause an electrical shock,
injury or death may occur.
•
Any gas or electrolyte leakage
from your vehicle is not only
poisonous but also flamma-
about
ble. Upon witnessing one of
those, open the windows, and
remain a safe distance from
the vehicle out of the road.
Immediately contact an emer-
gency response team and
advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle is involved.
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When the vehicle is severely
damaged, remain a safe dis-
tance of 50 feet (15 meter) or
more between your vehicle and
other vehicles/flammables.
If a fire occurs :
If a small scale fire occurs, use
a fire extinguisher (ABC, BC)
that is meant for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish
the fire in the early stage,
remain a safe distance from the
vehicle and immediately call the
fire department. Also, advise
them that an electric vehicle is
involved.
If the fire spreads to the high
voltage battery, large amount of
water is needed to put out the
fire. Using small amount of
water or fire extinguishers not
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meant for electrical fires could
cause serious injury or death
from electrical shocks.
WARNING