2014 Ford Fusion Energi Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 231

Roadside Emergencies COLLISION, DAMAGE OR FIRE EVENT Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With High Voltage Batteries (Vehicle Owner/Operator/General Public) Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Considerations In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV): • Always assume the high-voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged. Exposed electrical components, wires and high-voltage batteries present potential high-voltage shock hazards. Venting/off-gassing high-voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable. Physical damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic, flammable gases and fire. • E148862 • 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the vehicle computer can relearn its idle conditions. • Vehicle Information and General Safety Practices • • Know the make and model of your vehicle. Review the owner's manual and become familiar with your vehicle's safety information and recommended safety practices. Do not attempt to repair damaged electric and hybrid-electric vehicles yourself. Contact an authorized Ford Dealer or vehicle manufacturer representative for service. • 228