Hyundai SONATA hybrid User manual

Emergency Response Guide
SONATA hybrid

Contents
1. Identification / recognition 2
2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting 6
3. Disable direct hazards / satety regulations 7
4. Access to the occupants 12
5. Stored energy / liquid / gases / solids 15
6. In case of fire 18
7. In case of submersion 22
8. Towing / Transportation / storage 23
9. Important additional information 26
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1. Identification / recognition
Initial Response: Identify, Immobilize and Disable
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Identify
The SONATA HEV is built on a conventional SONATA chassis and therefore the appearance
looks very similar to the internal combustion engine model.
Emergency responders should assume that any SONATA you respond to is a Hybrid vehicle
and respond to emergency scenarios involving the SONATA HEV accordingly, exercising
extreme care and caution to avoid contact with the high voltage system within the vehicle.
The following procedures should be used whenever you are dealing with a SONATA HEV at
an emergency scene. However, all operations should be consistent with your department's
standard operating procedures, guidelines, and any applicable laws. When an HEV is
damaged in a crash, the high voltage safety systems may have been compromised and
present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and wear
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) safety gear, including high voltage safety
gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry, including watches and rings.

Engine Compartment and Underside
1. Identification / recognition
1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI SONATA HEV
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The SONATA HEV has a plastic cover with “Hybrid” clearly shown on it.
Additionally, there are orange colored high
-voltage electrical cables in the motor
compartment and underside

1. Identification / recognition
VIN Label
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) identifies
an electric car with a “4” displayed in the
8th position, as shown in the below picture.
The VIN can be found:
1) Driver’s side windshield cowl.
2) On the vehicle certification label attached to the driver’s side (or passenger) center pillar.
8th position
1.1 Identifying a HYUNDAI SONATA HEV
4
XXXXXXX4XXXXXXX

Step on brake pedal
to park the vehicle,
then position the
shift lever in park (P)
2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting
The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can
endanger responding emergency personnel or civilians. When the SONATA HEV is damaged in
a crash, the vehicle may appear to be shut off when it is not because the engine emits little to no
sound.
When the "READY" mode light is illuminated on the Instrument Panel, the vehicle can move
silently using the electric motor. Responders should approach the vehicle from the sides and
stay away from the front or rear as they are potential paths for vehicle movement. Be sure to
immobilize the vehicle in the following manner.
2.2 Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization(lift) points, as
shown to the right. Always be sure to connect
to a structural member of the vehicle and
avoid placing cribbing under high voltage
cables, and other areas not normally
considered acceptable.
Chock the Wheels
Engage Parking Brake
2.1 Immobilization
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3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
The final step in the initial response process, conducted after immobilizing the vehicle, is to
disable the vehicle, its SRS components and the high voltage electrical system. To prevent
current flow through the system, use one of the following procedures to disable the vehicle.
3.1 Disabling the System –Smart Key System and “POWER”
START/STOP Button
1.
Confirm the status of the READY light on the instrument panel. If the READY light
is illuminated, the vehicle is ON.
“POWER” START/STOP Button
a) If the READY light is NOT illuminated, the vehicle is off. Do not push the “POWER”
START/STOP button because the vehicle may start (go
into READY mode).
b) To turn OFF the system, press the 'P' (Park) button, and press the POWER button.
Case I
Case II
Fuse removal
(Fuse box)
12 volt battery
disconnection
High voltage
shut off
*In case of the vehicle cannot be disabled using the “power” button.
Power Off 12 volt battery
disconnection
High voltage
shut off
Position the shift lever in the Park (P)
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3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
2. If necessary, lower the windows, unlock the doors and open the tail gate as required,
before disconnecting the 12 volt battery. Once the 12 volt battery is
disconnected, power
controls will not operate. (Refer to below “4.” for 12 volt battery disconnection)
3. Before disconnecting the 12 volt battery, remove the Smart Key at least 2 meters
away from the vehicle to prevent accidental restart.
4. Disconnect the 12 volt auxiliary battery Negative(
-) cable (B), located in trunk trim.
Without depressing
the brake pedal
Pressing
POWER button
Button
Position/LED Vehicle condition
One time ACC/AMBER Electrical accessories are operational.
Two times ON/BLUE The warning lights can be checked before the
vehicle is started.
Three times OFF Off
Pressing
POWER button
Button
Position/LED Vehicle condition
One time START/BLUE Ready to drive
While depressing the brake pedal
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3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
•Before engaging in emergency response procedures, ensure the vehicle is disabled and wait for
more than 5 minutes to allow the capacitor in the high voltage system to discharge to avoid
electrocution.
•Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside the vehicle. To prevent injury or death
due to electrical shock, never touch the wires or cables before disabling the system, to prevent
injury or death due to electrical shock.
Failure to follow any of these instructions may result in serious injury or death by electrocution.
Electrocution Risk!
•SRS components may remain powered and active for up to 3 minutes after the 12 volt electrical
system is shut off or disabled. Disconnect the battery cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before
beginning work.
Failure to follow any of these instructions may result in serious injury or death from accidental
deployment of the airbag system.
Explosive Risk!
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5. Use the following procedure to remove the service disconnect plug from the High voltage
battery.
A
B
C
A. Locate the Service Disconnect inside Trunk
B. Release the Latch
C. Move the Lever Down and pull the service plug out.

3.2 Disabling the System
–IG (Ignition) Fuse Removal
3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations
1. Open
the hood.
2. Remove the engine room fuse box cover.
3.
In the event the vehicle cannot be disabled
using the “Power” START/STOP Button, pull
the IG1 relay from the engine compartment
room fuse box. If the IG fuses cannot be
located, pull out all the fuses and relays in the
fuse box.
Engine room fuse box
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4. Separate the negative(-) 12 volt battery
cable (B), located in trunk trim to further
prevent the risk of accidental restart.
AB
C