Immobilize

Electrocution Risk


Immobilize:

The next step is to immobilize the vehicle to prevent any accidental movement that can endanger response personnel and civilians alike. Since the Optima Hybrid has the ability to shut down the gasoline engine when it is not needed, there will be instances where the vehicle appears to be off due to the lack of an engine noise. When it is in READY mode, the vehicle can move almost silently on the electric motor alone. Responders should approach the vehicle from the sides and stay away from the front or rear as they are potential paths of travel.






Immobilize the vehicle by first chocking the wheels and setting the parking brake. To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the parking brake pedal down as far as possible. Next Disable