FORD 2013 Focus Electric - Manual (Page 308)

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.
Fires
As with any vehicle, call 911 immediately if you see sparks, smoke, or
flames coming from the vehicle.
• Exit the vehicle immediately.
• Advise 911 that an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
• As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale smoke, vapors, or gas from the
vehicle, as they may be hazardous.
• Remain a safe distance upwind and uphill from the vehicle fire.
• Stay out of the roadway and stay out of the way of any oncoming
traffic while awaiting the arrival of emergency responders.
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