文档介绍：Emergency
Response
Guide
For Hybrid Vehicles
Prepared for fire service, law enforcement,
emergency medical, and professional towing
personnel by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Introduction
This booklet has been prepared to help emergency response professionals identify Honda
gasoline-electric hybrids and respond safely to incidents involving these vehicles.
Part 1 presents general information and mendations that apply to all Honda hybrids
produced through the 2005 model year. Part 2 contains model-specific information for each of
the three current hybrids: the Insight, the Civic Hybrid, and the Accord Hybrid. This guide will
be updated or replaced as Honda, and Acura, introduce new hybrid vehicles.
We hope this publication provides the kind of information you need. If you have any questions,
or wish to order additional copies, please contact your local Honda dealer, or Honda
Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009.
Thank you for your concern and efforts in protecting Honda customers and the general public.
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Contents
Introduction i
Part 1: Generic Information for All Honda Hybrids 1
Identifying a Honda Hybrid 1
Gasoline Engine 2
Electric Motor 2
12-Volt Battery 2
Underhood Fuse Box 2
High-Voltage Battery Module 3
High-Voltage Battery Box 3
High-Voltage Cables 4
Potential Hazards 5
Flammable Fluids 5
Undeployed Airbags and Tensioners 5
Electric Shock Potential 6
High-Voltage Battery Electrolyte 7
12-Volt Battery Electrolyte 7
Emergency Procedures 8
Vehicle Fire 8
Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicle 8
Preventing Current Flow Through High-Voltage Cables 8
Best Method for Preventing High-Voltage Flow 9
Second-Best Method for Preventing High-Voltage Flow 9
Extricating Occupants 11
Moving or Towing a Honda Hybrid 11
Part 2: Model-Specific Information 12
Honda Insight 12
Honda Civic Hybrid 14
Honda Accord Hybrid 16
Vehicle Description Part: 1
IDENTIFYING A HONDA HYBRID
The Insight, Hond