Foreword - Ford 2012 FOCUS Emergency Response Manual

FOREWORD

The emergency response procedures for the Focus Electric vehicles are similar to those
for hybrid electric vehicles with the same considerations for the high-voltage electric
system components.
Focus Electric vehicles use an electric motor to power the vehicle. Electricity is stored in
high-voltage battery packs.
The system incorporates a generator function in the electric motor that recharges the
high-voltage batteries during cruising and braking.
The information in this guide will help provide a safe response to emergencies involving
Focus Electric vehicles.
The Focus Electric vehicle has been designed with many safety features for your
protection. These features help provide safe access to the vehicle under various
conditions however, when approaching a high-voltage vehicle in a fire, rescue or
recovery situation, always follow one industry standard rule:
ALWAYS ASSUME THE VEHICLE'S
HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM IS POWERED UP !
FCS-21200-12 2012 Focus Electric Emergency Response Guide Page 2 of 23