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  • Page 1 SONATA 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 SONATA HEV at 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 SONATA HEV Engine Compartment and Underside The SONATA 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 SONATA HEV VIN Label The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies an electric car with a “4” displayed in the 8th position, as shown in the below picture. The VIN can be found: 1) Driver’s side windshield cowl.

  • 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 SONATA 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/AMBER Electrical accessories are operational. The warning lights can be checked before the Two times ON/BLUE vehicle is started. Three times While depressing the brake pedal Pressing...
  • Page 9 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations 5. Use the following procedure to remove the service disconnect plug from the High voltage battery. A. Locate the Service Disconnect inside Trunk B. Release the Latch C. Move the Lever Down and pull the service plug out. Electrocution Risk! •...
  • 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 relay from the engine compartment room fuse box.
  • Page 11 3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations 5. Use the following procedure to remove the service disconnect plug from the High voltage battery. A. Locate the Service Disconnect inside Trunk B. Release the Latch C. Move the Lever Down and pull the service plug out If both methods of disabling system are unsuccessful, the vehicle is not secured from accidental deployment of airbags and electric shock from high-voltage components.

  • Page 12: Access To The Occupants

    4. Access to the occupants 4.1 Extraction Operations The SONATA 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 the emergency situation, check the components as below. Supplemental Restraint Syst Airbag Airbag Gas em Control Module (SRSCM) Inflators High voltage cable 12 volt Battery Air-conditioning line Ultra-High Strength OBC (On –...

  • Page 15: Stored Energy / Liquid / Gases / Solids

    5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 5.1 High voltage system High‐Voltage Battery Assembly High‐Voltage Cable 12V Auxiliary Battery Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) Fuel Tank Fuel Line Electric AC Compressor Hybrid Power Control Unit Electric Drive Motor Hybrid Power Control Unit HPCU (Inverter + LDC + HCU) Low Power DC-DC Converter :...
  • 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 behind the rear seat in the trunk area. Specification ※...
  • 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) Sonata 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 batteries contain electrolyte that can vent, ignite, and produce sparks when subjected to temperatures above 300°F. • Vehicle may burn rapidly with a flare-burning effect. •...
  • 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 toxic vapor or cause reignition. Disconnecting 12 volt Battery (-) terminal, Disabling the high voltage system, 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, 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. SONATA 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 SONATA 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 plug 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, discharge the battery to prevent re-ignition. • Extinguish all smoke, spark, flame around the vehicle. •...

  • Page 27: Important Additional Information

    7. Remove the negative terminal cable first, and then remove the positive terminal cable. If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent; we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. • Do not connect the cables to or near any part that moves when the vehicle is started.
  • Page 28 9. Important additional information 9.2 Airbag system (SRS: Supplemental Restraint System) Airbag Six airbags are installed in the SONATA 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 29 9. Important additional information Airbag system components 1. Driver’s front airbag 5. Curtain Airbag (Driver, Passenger side) 2. Passenger’s front airbag 6. Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) 3. Seat Belt Pretensioner (FBPT) 7. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) 4. Side Airbag (Driver, Passenger side)
  • Page 30 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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