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HYBRID AWARENESS

Knowing how to respond to a customer call involving a hybrid is a must for any tow operator.

Description

Learn the dos, don’ts and myths about hybrid vehicles, including:

  • How does the technology work?
  • Where are the components?
  • What built-in safety measures are there?

We cover how to safely jump start, tow and recover a hybrid under different circumstances, including shutting down the high voltage system and checking for current.

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