Countermeasures for accidents or fire
When an accident occurs while driving the hybrid vehicle, turn on the hazard warning flasher, move the vehicle to a safe place, and do not let other people approach the site.
When an accident occurs, and the high voltage battery is damaged, harmful gas and electrolytes may leak.
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Be careful not to touch the leaked liquid.
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When you suspect leakage of inflammable gas and other harmful gases, open the windows and immediately evacuate to a safe location.
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If any leaked fluid comes in contact with your eyes or skin, immediately clean the affected area thoroughly with tap water or saline solution and have doctors inspect it as soon as possible.
If a fire occurs, evacuate to a safe place and do not let other people approach the site.
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Contact the fire department, report a hybrid vehicle fire, and then follow its instructions.
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If a fire occurs, evacuate to a safe place and wait until the firefighters arrive.
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If the lower part of the vehicle where the high voltage battery is located catches fire, large amount of water must be supplied continuously for a long time to completely extinguish the fire. It is hard to extinguish the fire without sufficient water and appropriate fire extinguishers. If you approach the vehicle carelessly, it may cause accidents, such as electric shock, and result in serious injury.
If the hybrid vehicle is submerged while driving, follow the instructions below:
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Immediately turn off the vehicle and evacuate to a safe place with your key.
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Contact the emergency rescue service such as a fire department, or an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NEVER touch the submerged hybrid vehicle. This may lead to an accident such as an electric shock or fire.