Submersion - Lexus CT200h Hybrid 2011 Emergency Response Manual

Emergency Response (Continued)
First Aid (Continued)
If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep the patient's head lowered
and forward to reduce the risk of asphyxiation.
Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility.

Submersion

A submerged hybrid vehicle does not have high voltage potential on the metal
vehicle body, and is safe to touch.
Access Patients
Responders can access the patient and perform normal extrication
procedures. High voltage orange color coded power cables and high
voltage components should never be touched, cut, or breached.
Vehicle Recovery
If a hybrid vehicle is fully or partially submerged in water, emergency
responders may not be able to determine if the vehicle has been
automatically disabled. The CT200h may be handled by following
these recommendations:
1. Remove the vehicle from the water.
2. Drain the water from the vehicle if possible.
3. Follow the immobilizing and disabling procedures on page 18,
19 and 20.
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