Pony.ai
Law Enforcement Interaction PlanOctober 2022
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In this guide, Pony.ai autonomous vehicles are based on the Hyundai
Kona EV. All information provided in the base of Hyundai Kona ElectricEmergency Response Guide is applicable to the Pony.ai autonomousvehicles. The Hyundai Kona Electric Emergency Response Guide is also
provided in the glove compartment in front of the co-driver seat.
For additional information, please contact your primary Pony.ai point ofcontact.
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This document is intended to be used by trained first responders andassumes a professional-level background in safely responding toemergencies, including those involving damaged vehicles. This
document also provides supplemental information related to interactingwith Pony.ai autonomous vehicles.

Table of Contents
Pony.ai Contact Information

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Identify Pony.ai Autonomous Vehicles

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Location of In-vehicle Documents

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Operation Design Domain

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Response to Incidents

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Disabling, Turning off, and Towing the Vehicle

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Identify the Autonomous Driving Mode

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Disabling Autonomous Driving Mode

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Electric Shift Control and Parking Brake Operation13Turn Off the Vehicle

14Tow the Vehicle

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Opening the Trunk and Hood

17Vehicle Safety Systems

19Vehicle System Overview

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Disconnecting Base Vehicle 12V Battery

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Disconnecting HV Battery

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Electric Vehicle Safety Precautions

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Pony.ai Contact Information
Pony.ai can be reached using the phone number shown below during our autonomous operation hours forany questions and concerns, as well as on demand help during a law enforcement interaction. In such acase, please provide our specialists with the location, license plate information, and vehicle number.
For other requests, please contact us using the email address provided below.

ContactTelephone(510) 906-8868

Emailcontacts@pony.ai4

Identify Pony.ai Autonomous Vehicles
One can simply identify Pony.ai’s Hyundai Kona EVs by the white color of Pony.ai logo on the doors, thewhite color of vehicle ID number on each side of the vehicle, the roof module, and the fender sensors.
Roof Module

Logo andvehicle IDFenderSensor

Roof ModuleVehicle ID5

Identify Pony.ai Autonomous Vehicles
The Hyundai Kona EV can be easily identified by the ‘electric’ and the ‘KONA’ badge located on the trunk
lid and the ‘BLUE-DRIVE’ badge on the left side of the vehicle. Badging can become hidden after a crash
due to damage to the vehicle. Always be sure to utilize additional methods of identification before
determining there is no badge present.

6Location of In-vehicle Documents
A physical copy of the owner information, autonomous vehicle permit, vehicle registration, proof ofinsurance, and Pony.ai Incident Response Procedure is stored inside the glove compartment of each
Pony.ai autonomous vehicle.

7Operational Design Domain
During road testing, Pony.ai autonomous vehicles are operated with safety operators seated in the driver’sseat. Below is the list of environmental conditions approved for operations.
Time of day:Daytime and Nighttime, no restrictions

Roadway types:

City streets and highways, including but not limited to residential, parking lot,multi-lane, single lane, one-way, turn-only lanes, various intersections, u-turns,
4-way/2-way stop, roundabout, merge lanes, crosswalk, railroad crossing, tunnels
and school zones.

Speed range:

Up to 55 mph.

Weather:Sunny, cloudy, light to heavy rains, fog, and smog.
(We currently don’t operate in snow or hail.)

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Response to Incidents
Pony.ai has established an Incident Response Procedure for our fleet response team to take immediate actions in
the event of an incident involving a Pony.ai autonomous vehicle. The scope of this procedure is to (1) ensure thesafety of all parties, (2) coordinate with law enforcement and emergency response services as necessary, and (3)preserve all relevant information.
During the operation of our autonomous vehicles, Pony.ai’s fleet management team is monitoring vehicle operations
status both on-site and, if applicable, remotely from Pony.ai’s Fremont, CA Headquarters.
●●●●A safety operator is in the Pony.ai autonomous vehicle and is capable of taking immediate actions according
to the procedures.
A Remote Assistant Administrator is capable of remotely monitoring and providing support to our autonomousvehicles by Pony.ai Fleet Control Center.
An Incident On-call Commander can be contacted at all times by safety operators and Remote Assistant
Administrator to define the severity of an incident and to take immediate actions according to our procedures.
A Field Response Team is on-call and can be dispatched to provide on-scene support to safety drivers, law
enforcement, and first responders.
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To identify if the vehicle is in autonomous driving mode,
approach to the driver or passenger seat and check thestatus showing on the front monitor:● If the GREEN bar with AUTO displayed on thescreen, it indicates the vehicle is in autonomous
driving mode.
● If the BLUE bar with MANUAL displayed on thescreen, it indicates the vehicle is in manual driving
mode.

Front monitor

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Identify the Autonomous Driving Mode

Identify the Autonomous Driving Mode
Vehicle in Manual Mode

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Vehicle in Auto Mode

Identify the Autonomous Driving Mode

Note:
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Blinking YELLOW light indicates system warning.
Pony.ai’s safety driver will take actions to troubleshootthen re-enter autonomous driving mode.
Blinking RED light indicates system alert, and actionsof disabling autonomous mode are required.

Sensor

SystemWarning

Microphone

Solid: AUTO
Blinking: MANUAL

SensorMANUAL

SystemAlert

Microphone

DashboardIndicator

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As an alternative, one can identify if the vehicle is inautonomous mode by using Pony.ai Dashboard Indicator●
If the ring light is on solid GREEN, it indicates thevehicle is in autonomous driving mode.
●If the ring light is on blinking GREEN or is off, it
indicates the vehicle is in manual driving mode.

Disabling Autonomous Driving ModeOne can disable Pony.ai’s autonomous driving mode bycompleting any of the following:●●●●Pushing down on the accelerator pedal
Pushing down on brake pedal
Manually steering the steering wheel
Pushing the emergency red button nearby the central
cup holder (highly recommended)

Note:● The key of the vehicle is always stored in the small
compartment of center console during operation● Please contact Pony.ai’s On-call Commander (on page4) if you have any questions during the disablingprocess

Emergency
red button

Vehicle key13

Electric Shift Control and Parking Brake Operation●The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the gear position when thePOWER button is in the ON position●Select the desired gear by pressing one of thebuttons on the gear shift selector (always depress thebrake pedal while shifting to another gear)

P (Park)
buttonParking
brakebutton

14Turning Off the Vehicle

To turn of the vehicle:
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2.
3.
4.
5.

Depress the brake pedal fully
Shift to “P” (Park)
Apply the parking brakePress the POWER button to turn the vehicle off
Make sure theindicator light on theinstrument cluster is turned off

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Tow the Vehicle
If towing is required, lift all four wheels off the ground and tow thevehicle. If you must tow the vehicle using only two wheels, lift thefront wheels off the ground and tow the vehicle.

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2.
3.
4.

Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake.
While depressing the brake pedal shift to the N (Neutral)
position and press the POWER button to turn the vehicle off.
Wait 3 minutes or more before opening the driver door andthe vehicle will remain in ACC mode and in Neutral.
If the driver door is opened within the 3 minute period, thevehicle will automatically shift to P (Park), the vehicle willturn OFF and the front wheels will be remained locked.

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If necessary to roll the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck, perform thefollowing:Tow the Vehicle●Do not tow using the sling-type equipment.
Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
Do not tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground (forward or backward), as thismay cause damage to the vehicle.

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Copyright © by Pony.ai, Inc. All rights reserved●Opening the Trunk and Hood●●Press the button next to the liftgate handle and pull
the handle to open the trunk
Pull the hood release lever to unlatch the hood

Hoodrelease
leverPress and pull
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Vehicle Systems Overview●

A high voltage (HV) battery pack along the bottom of thevehicle.

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An electrical power inverter (under the hood) provides
power to the drive unit.

●A DC/DC converter (under the hood) provide the HV to12V power conversion for the low voltage 12V electrical●

An onboard charger (under the hood) system that servesthe HV charging function for the HV battery pack.

●A HV junction box (under the hood) controls and manages
the HV power to the DC/DC converter and the on boardcharger converter.

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power system.

Disconnecting Base Vehicle 12V Battery
1. Before disconnecting the 12V power,

move the smart key at least 7 feet awayfrom the vehicle to prevent accidental
restart.
2. Before disconnecting the 12V power,

3. The 12V battery is to the right of thecompartment as shown in the figure.
4. Disconnect or cut the 12V negative

power cable which connect to thenegative stud.
5. Protect the ends from arcing against

metal chassis.
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open the hood, the trunk, and all doors
by smart key or buttons close to eachdoor and liftgate.

Disconnecting HV Battery
1. Disconnect or cut the HVIL

connection wire under the hood.
2. Lift the rear seat cushion, this will

reveal the HV service plug.
3. Lift clear the metal cover.
4. Remove the ORANGE color female

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If the vehicle is flooded with water, immediately turn OFF the vehicle and evacuate to a safe place. Contact 911 or anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Some emergency responses can involve a submerged vehicle. A Kona electric vehicle that is submerged does nothave high voltage component on the vehicle’s body or framework, it is safe to touch the vehicle’s body or framework
if there is no severe damage to the vehicle, whether it is in the water or on land.
In the event the vehicle is submerged or partially submerged, remove the vehicle from the water before attempting todisable the vehicle. Drain the water from the vehicle. Use one of the methods described in previous section to disable
the LV and HV on the vehicle.
If severe damage causes high voltage components to become exposed, responders should take appropriate
precautions and wear appropriate insulated personal protective equipment.
Do not attempt to remove the HV service plug while in the water. Failure to follow may result in serious injury or deathby electrocution.

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Electric Vehicle Safety Precautions - Submersion

Electric Vehicle Safety Precautions - High Voltage●●When a vehicle accident occurs, move the vehicle to a safe place, turn OFF the vehicle and disconnect the auxiliary
battery (12 V) terminal to prevent high voltage electricity from flowing.
If any electrical wires are exposed from inside or outside the vehicle, do not touch the wires. Also, do not touch thehigh voltage electrical wire (orange), connector, and all electrical components and devices. This may cause electric
shock and lead to injuries.
When a vehicle accident occurs and the high voltage battery is damaged, harmful gas and electrolytes may leak. Be
careful not to touch the leaked liquid. If you suspect leakage of any fluid or harmful gases, open the windows andevacuate to a safe place. If any leaked fluid comes in contact with your eyes or skin, immediately clean the affectedarea thoroughly with tap water or saline solution and have doctors inspect it as soon as possible.

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If a small scale fire occurs, use a fire extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is meant for electrical fires. If it is impossible toextinguish the fire in the early stage, remain a safe distance from the vehicle and immediately call 911. Also, advise
them that an electric vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high voltage battery, a large amount of water is needed to put out the fire. Using small
amount of water or fire extinguishers not meant for electrical fires could cause serious injury or death from electricalshock.
If you cannot put out the fire immediately, the high voltage battery may explode. Evacuate to a safe place and do not
let other people approach the site. Contact the fire department and notify them of an electric vehicle fire.

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For additional information, please contact your Pony.ai primary point ofcontact.
Thank you for your partnership.

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