Submersion - Toyota RAV4 EV 2012 Electric Emergency Response Manual

Emergency Response (Continued)
First Aid (Continued)
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Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting, unless instructed by the doctor.
If vomiting occurs naturally, avoid aspiration.
Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility.

Submersion

A submerged electric vehicle does not have a 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 electric vehicle is fully or partially submerged in water,
emergency responders may not be able to determine if the vehicle has
been automatically disabled. The RAV4 EV may be handled by
following these recommendations:
Perform these steps first if the charge cable assembly is
connected to the vehicle (see illustrations on page 24)
1. Shut off the utility circuit supplying power to the charge cable
assembly.
2. Disconnect the charge cable assembly connector from the
vehicle. To disconnect it, push the lock release button on the top
of the connector and pull it away from the vehicle.
3. Close the recharge inlet cap and charge inlet door.
4. Disconnect the plug of the charge cable assembly from the
external power outlet.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury or death, shut off the utility circuit supplying
power to the charge cable assembly before disconnecting it if the
CCID or charge cable assembly are submerged in water.
5. Remove the vehicle from the water.
6. Drain the water from the vehicle if possible.
7. Follow the immobilizing and disabling procedure on page 23, 24
and 25.
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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