Submersion - Toyota Prius V 2012 Hybrid Emergency Response Manual

Emergency Response (Continued)
First Aid (Continued)
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Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting.
Allow the patient to drink large quantities of water to dilute the
electrolyte (never give water to an unconscious person).
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 Prius V 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.
NOTE:
If park (P) system related components are damaged due to submersion, it
may not be possible to shift from park (P) to neutral (N). If this is the case,
make sure to tow or move the vehicle with the front wheels off the ground.
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