8. Towing / Transportation / storage
8.2 Storage of damaged vehicle with the damaged battery
Drain fluids and water, then disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the 12V battery before
storing a damaged vehicle.
Place the vehicle in an open space away from any structure, vehicle, or building.
Then, keep on eye on the vehicle until the discharging procedures are completed.
• If the battery can be removed from the vehicle by moving the vehicle on the lift, remove and
discharge the battery.
• If the battery can’t be removed, set the water pool and pouring water until the entire battery
is submerged. (Water pool condition : 2% salt water)
Wait for at least 3 days in salt water.
Then, drain the water by removing the BMU service cover (A) under side of battery pack.
If the high voltage battery cannot be removed or the vehicle cannot be flooded, store the
vehicle with waterproof cover.
Waterproof cover : size/material that can prevent water from entering the battery
BMS ECU service cover (A)
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