2014 Nissan Pathfinder First Responder's Guide - Page 32

Fire attack should follow standard fire fighting practices. If you must walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that the vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and contains a high voltage system and warn all others. During overhaul operations (late stage fire suppression process to examine for remaining sources of heat), make sure the battery is fully cooled to avoid fire re-ignition. The battery could reignite if it is placed near fire. To avoid possible electrical shock and serious personal injury, do not breach the Li-ion battery case. 3-3.4 Cutting the Vehicle Body • • • Do not cut into high voltage related areas to avoid severe personal injury or death. Do not cut into the Li-ion battery to avoid severe personal injury or death. When removing parts, NEVER touch the high voltage parts or the insides of the exposed orange-colored high voltage cables to avoid severe personal injury or death. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must always be worn when touching or working on high voltage components. Do not cut air bag parts to avoid unintended deployment of the air bags and the risk of severe personal injury or death. If at least approximately ten (10) minutes have passed since the rescuer shut down the high voltage system [refer to 3-3.1 High Voltage System Shut-Down Procedure (FRG-20)], then the rescuer can cut the vehicle except for the Li-ion battery. If the rescuer cannot wait approximately ten (10) minutes or shut down the high voltage system, absolute care must be taken to avoid cutting HV parts and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must always be worn. DO NOT cut the Li-ion battery due to possible electrocution risk and electrolyte solution leakage. FRG-32