NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Roadside Assistance Guide - Manual (Page 15)

3. If possible, keep the Nissan Intelligent Key® at least 5
meters (16 feet) away from the vehicle to prevent
accidentally turning ON the EV system while the
roadside assistance is in progress.
3-4 Water Submersion
Damage level of submerged vehicle may not be apparent. Handling a submerged
vehicle without appropriate PPE will result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
• The power switch of the submerged vehicle must be turned OFF first, if possible. Then
the vehicle must be completely out of the water and drained to avoid electrical shock.
• If the vehicle is in the water, to avoid electrical shock do not touch the high voltage
components, harnesses or service plug.
Only first responders wearing appropriate PPE should shut down the vehicle. After shut down, standard
towing/recovery procedures can be used. Refer to
4-4 Towing .
3-5 Vehicle Fire
• Always utilize full PPE and self-contained breathing apparatus during fire fighting
operations. Smoke from a LEAF vehicle fire is similar to smoke from a conventional
vehicle fire.
• In the case of extinguishing a fire with water, large amounts of water from a fire hydrant
(if possible) must be used. DO NOT extinguish fire with a small amount of water.
In the event of a small fire, a Type ABC fire extinguisher may be used for an electrical fire
caused by wiring harnesses, electrical components, etc. or oil fire.
In case of vehicle fire, contact fire department immediately and extinguish the fire if possible. If you must
walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that the vehicle is
an electric car and contains a high voltage system and warn all others.
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