Submersion - Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Emergency Response Manual

Emergency Response

Submersion

Do not touch the service disconnect plug, high voltage parts and wiring to prevent electric shock
when the vehicle is submerged.
Please shut off the hybrid system using the "Emergency Response" procedure beginning on page 27
after completely pulling the vehicle out of the water.
Access Patients
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Use the "Emergency Response" procedure beginning on page 27 to stabilize the vehicle and shut
off the hybrid system and then perform a rescue operation.
Vehicle Recovery
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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. Orange colored power cables, service
disconnect plug and high voltage components should never be touched, cut or breached. The XV
Crosstrek Hybrid 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 27.
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