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  • Page 1 T U C S O N hybrid Emergency Response Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Identification / recognition 2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting 3. Disable direct hazards / satety regulations 4. Access to the occupants 5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 6. In case of fire 7. In case of submersion 8.
  • Page 3: Identification / Recognition

    1. Identification / recognition Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a TUCSON HEV in an emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your department's standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When an HEV is damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have been compromised and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 4 1. Identification / recognition 1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI TUCSON HEV Engine Compartment and Underside The TUCSON HEV has a plastic cover with “Hybrid” clearly shown on it. Additionally, there are orange colored high-voltage electrical cables in the motor compartment and underside...
  • Page 5 1. Identification / recognition 1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI TUCSON HEV VIN Label The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies an electric car with a “1” displayed in the 8th position, as shown in the below picture. The VIN can be found: 1) Underneath the front passenger seat (or driver seat).
  • Page 6: Immobilization / Stabilization / Lifting

    2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting 2.1 Immobilization The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger responding emergency personnel or civilians. When the TUCSON HEV is damaged in a crash, the vehicle may appear to be shut off when it is not because the engine emits little to no sound..
  • Page 7: Disable Direct Hazards / Satety Regulations

    3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations The final step in the initial response process, conducted after immobilizing the vehicle, is to disable the vehicle, its SRS components and the high voltage electrical system. To prevent current flow through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle. 12 Volt battery High voltage Case I...
  • Page 8 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations Without depressing the brake pedal Pressing Button Vehicle condition POWER button Position/LED One time ACC/ON Electrical accessories are operational. The warning lights can be checked before the Two times ON/ON vehicle is started. Three times While depressing the brake pedal Pressing...
  • Page 9 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations 5. In case of emergency, disconnect or cut the service interlock connector cable (A) to isolate the high voltage of the battery. a. If the Service Interlock connector cannot a. Remove the service interlock connector (A) be disconnected, cut the wire attached the located at the engine room left side.
  • Page 10 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations 3.2 Disabling the System – IG (Ignition) Fuse Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the engine room fuse box cover. 3. In the event the vehicle cannot be disabled using the “Power” START/STOP Button, pull the IG1, IG2 fuses or relays from the engine compartment room fuse box.
  • Page 11 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations 5. In case of emergency, disconnect or cut the service interlock connector cable (A) to isolate the high voltage of the battery. a. If the Service Interlock connector cannot a. Remove the service interlock connector (A) be disconnected, cut the wire attached the located at the engine room right side.
  • Page 12: Access To The Occupants

    4. Access to the occupants 4.1 Extraction Operations The Tucson is a Hybrid model. Because of the high voltage components contained therein, first responders should exercise extreme caution when they extract occupants in the car. Before performing any extraction operations, the first responders should "Identify, Immobilize and Disable"...
  • Page 13 4. Access to the occupants 4.4 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 extremely difficult to cut.
  • Page 14 4. Access to the occupants 4.5 Occupants rescue guide When dealing with an emergency situation, check the components as below. Supplemental Restraint Syst Airbag Gas Airbag em Control Module (SRSCM) Inflators High voltage cable 12 Volt Battery Air-conditioning line Low Voltage Disconnect for Ultra-High Strength OBC (On –...
  • Page 15: Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids

    5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 5.1 High voltage system Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) High-Voltage Cable High-Voltage Battery Assembly HPCU HPCU Hybrid Power Control Unit When current flows through the coil. It generates a rotating Motor magnetic field and generates motor torque. Supplies electric energy to traction motor and stores H.V.
  • Page 16 5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 5.1 High voltage system High voltage battery The High-Voltage Lithium-ion polymer battery supplies and stores electric energy, to the traction motor, and is located under the Tucson HEV chassis. Specification ※ Type Permanent magnet synchronous motor Motor...
  • Page 17 5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 5.2 High voltage orange cabling The High Voltage cabling is orange, per Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards. Cables run under the floor of the vehicle and connect the High Voltage Battery to the HPCU, Motor, LDC, Inverter, A/C compressor and other High Voltage components located towards the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 18 5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 5.3 Fuel (Gasoline) Tucson HEV has a Gasoline engine. The fuel type is Gasoline stored in the fuel tank. When dealing with an emergency situation, be careful not to cut the fuel line and tank. Fuel Tank Fuel Line...
  • Page 19: In Case Of Fire

    6. In case of fire 6.1 Firefighting Operations Strict precautions must be taken while conducting firefighting operations due to following Reasons: • Lithium-ion Polymer batteries contain gel electrolyte that can vent, ignite, and produce sparks when subjected to temperatures above 300°F. •...
  • Page 20 6. In case of fire 6.3 How to deal with the situation Extinguish the fire with a large amount of water. Fire Don’t use seawater or salt water. It can generate the vapor or cause the reignition. Disconnecting 12 Volt Battery (+) terminal, Disabling the high voltage system, or Damaged Battery...
  • Page 21 6. In case of fire 6.3.2 High Voltage Battery Damage and Fluid Leaks If electrolyte solution leakage, or any damage to the Lithium-ion battery casing is observed, the first responders should attempt to neutralize the battery by applying a large volume of water to the battery pack while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Page 22 6. In case of fire 6.4 High Voltage Battery re-ignition by stranded energy Damaged cells in the high voltage battery can experience thermal runaway* and reignition. To prevent reignition, the responding emergency personnel need to be aware of the risk of stranded energy* which remains in the damaged cells and lead to reignition.
  • Page 23: In Case Of Submersion

    7. In case of submersion 7.1 Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicles Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. Tucson HEV that is submerged does not have high-voltage components on the vehicle’s body or framework. It is safe to touch the vehicle’s body or framework if there is no severe damage to the vehicle, whether it is in water or on land.
  • Page 24: Towing / Transportation / Storage

    Towing the Tucson HEV Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional electric vehicle. If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 25 8. Towing / Transportation / storage 8.2 Storage of damaged vehicle with the damaged battery • Drain fluids and water, then disconnect the positive(+) terminal of the 12 V battery before storing a damaged vehicle. • In addition, remove the water inside the battery or vehicle, then remove the service interlock connector before storing a damaged vehicle.
  • Page 26 8. Towing / Transportation / storage 8.3 Battery Storage • To store the damaged battery safely, the battery must be discharged. • If the battery can be removed from the vehicle, use 1% salt water to discharge the battery. • Extinguish all smoke, spark, flame around the vehicle. •...
  • Page 27: Important Additional Information

    9. Important additional information 9.1 Emergency Starting Before Jump Starting 1. Press the 12 Volt Battery Reset switch to reconnect the 12 Volt battery. 2. Start the vehicle within 15 seconds of pressing the 12 Volt Battery Reset switch. 3. After starting vehicle (READY indicator on), operate the vehicle safely outdoors in ready mode stopped and/or drive it for 30 minutes total to charge the 12 Volt battery fully.
  • Page 28 9. Important additional information 4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illustration. First connect one jumper cable to the red, positive (+) jumper terminal of your vehicle (1). 5. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive (+) battery/jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle (2).
  • Page 29 9. Important additional information 9.2 Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Six airbags are installed in the Tucson HEV, located in the areas shown in the image below. Before performing any emergency procedure, make sure the vehicle ignition switch is turned off and disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery (located in the left side motor compartment) to prevent accidental deployment of the airbags.
  • Page 30 9. Important additional information Airbag system components 1. Driver’s front airbag 5. Side Airbag (Driver, Passenger side) 2. Passenger’s front airbag 6. Curtain Airbag (Driver, Passenger side) 3. Seat Belt Pretensioner (FBPT) 7. Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) 4. Emergency Fastening Device(EFD)
  • Page 31 9. Important additional information Seat belt System Undeployed Airbags To avoid injuries caused by accidental deployment of undeployed airbags Do not cut the red colored part shown in the image above. • • Make sure the vehicle ignition switch is turned off, disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery (located in the left side of engine room) and wait 3 minutes or longer to allow the system to deactivate.

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