In case of submersion

WARNING: DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN WATER PRESENT A POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY, INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED INDICATED BY THE ABSENCE OF BUBBLING OR FIZZING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

If the vehicle is submerged in water, varying degrees of arcing/shorting within the battery will take place. Do not touch any High Voltage components or orange cables while removing the occupant(s). Do not remove the vehicle until you are sure the High Voltage battery is completely discharged. A submerged High Voltage battery may produce a fizzing or bubbling reaction to the water. If fizzing or bubbling is observed, the High Voltage battery will be discharged when the fizzing or bubbling has completely stopped. The battery should still be treated as if it is not discharged.

Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles when submerged should only be handled while wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for water rescue and vehicle extraction.

Vehicles that have been submerged in water may have potential risk of a high voltage electrical battery fire therefore should be handled with increased caution.

Once the vehicle has been removed from the water proceed to the high voltage depower procedure, as outlined in section 3 of this document.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.