FORD 2014 Focus Electric - Manual (Page 189)

• Venting/off-gassing high-voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic
and flammable.
• Physical damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery may result in
immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle information and general safety practices:
• Know the make and model of your vehicle.
• Review the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with your vehicle’s
safety information and recommended safety practices.
• Do not attempt to repair damaged electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
yourself. Contact an authorized Ford Dealer or vehicle manufacturer
representative for service.
Crashes
A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response
for conventional vehicles would also require the same response for an
electric or hybrid-electric vehicle.
If possible
• Move your car to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene.
• Roll down windows before shutting vehicle off.
• Place vehicle in Park, set parking brake, turn off the vehicle, activate
hazard lights, and move key(s) at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from
the vehicle.
Always
• Call 911 if assistance is needed and advise that an electric or
hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
• Do not touch exposed electrical components or the engine
compartment, as a shock hazard may exist.
• Avoid contact with leaking fluids and gases, and remain out of the way
of oncoming traffic until emergency responders arrive.
• When emergency responders arrive, tell them that the vehicle involved
is an electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle.
188 Roadside Emergencies
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