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Summary of Contents for Honda Civic Hybrid 2002
- Page 1 Emergency Response Guide Honda Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Vehicle Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional Towing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Key Components Vehicle Description Type, Size, Shape, and Materials Curb Weight Engine Electric Motor 12-Volt Battery High-Voltage Battery Module High-Voltage Cables Airbags and Seat Belts Hazards Flammable Fluids Electric Shock Potential Battery Electrolyte Emergency Procedures Incidents Involving Fire Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicle Preventing Current Flow Through the High-Voltage Cables How to Remove the Main Fuse and Disconnect the 12-Volt Battery How to Turn Off the Battery Module Switch... -
Page 5: Key Components
Key Components Electric Motor High Voltage Cables Fuel Tank Gasoline Engine Transmission 12 V Battery Under-hood Fuel Lines IPU Compartment With Fuse Box High-Voltage Battery Under-hood Fuse Box 12 V Battery IPU Compartment With High-Voltage Battery Gasoline Engine, High Voltage Fuel Tank Electric Motor, Cables... -
Page 6: Vehicle Description
Vehicle Description Type, Size, Shape, and Materials The Civic Hybrid is a 5-passenger gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle powered by a gasoline engine and an electric motor. The Civic Hybrid resembles a Civic 4-door sedan, except that it has a roof antenna above the windshield. It also has the words, "Hybrid"... -
Page 7: High-Voltage Battery Module
Vehicle Description, Continued High-Voltage Battery Module Battery Module A nickle-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery module powers the electric motor. The battery module has 120 individual 1.2-volt cells, each about the size of a D cell battery. The battery module is recharged by the electric motor;... -
Page 8: High-Voltage Cables
Vehicle Description, Continued High-Voltage Cables Electrical energy is conducted between the battery module and the electric motor through three heavy-duty, electrically shielded orange cables. The cables are routed on the right side of the vehicle under the front passenger and right rear passenger seats. -
Page 9: Hazards
Hazards The Civic Hybrid does not present any unusual hazards. It performed well in standard crash tests, with no damage to the high-voltage components in front, side, or rear impacts. Flammable Fluids The Civic Hybrid has the same potential fire and explosion hazards as conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. -
Page 10: Battery Electrolyte
Hazards, Continued In addition, the cables are potentially "hot" only when: Current Flow from Motor to Battery • The engine is running, and the electric motor is Cables charging the high-voltage battery module. “HOT” • The high-voltage battery module is powering the Current Flow from electric motor. -
Page 11: Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures Based on discussions with rescue professionals, we recommend that emergency response personnel follow standard procedures developed by their own organization for assessing situations and dealing with potential hazards. Given our knowledge of the Civic Hybrid, we also recommend you use the procedures outlined in this section. Incidents Involving Fire If the vehicle or its IPU compartment becomes involved in a fire, there are no unusual hazards;... - Page 12 Emergency Procedures, Continued Best Method for Preventing Current Flow Turn the ignition switch off. This simple action turns off the engine and the electric motor, preventing current flow into the cables. Turning the ignition switch off also turns off power to the airbags and the seat belt tensioners.
- Page 13 Emergency Procedures, Continued Least Desirable Method for Preventing Current Flow: Turn off the battery module switch on the IPU compartment. NOTE: For instructions on this method, see page 11. Turning off the battery module switch prevents current flow from the battery module into the cables. This method of preventing current flow is least desirable because of these facts: •...
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Page 14: How To Remove The Main Fuse And Disconnect The 12-Volt Battery
Emergency Procedures, Continued How to Remove the Main Fuse and Disconnect the 12-Volt Battery NOTE: Do this only if you cannot turn the ignition switch off. 1. Remove the under-hood fuse box cover. The under- hood fuse box is in the engine compartment, on the driver’s side. -
Page 15: How To Turn Off The Battery Module Switch
Emergency Procedures, Continued How to Turn Off the Battery Module Switch NOTE: Do this only if you cannot turn the ignition switch off or reach the under-hood fuse box. 1. Remove the rear seat (seat cushion and seat- back). Use a 10 mm wrench, a crescent wrench, or pliers to remove the bolt from the top center of the seat cushion and the bolt at each lower corner of the seat-back. - Page 16 Emergency Procedures, Continued If "Jaws of Life"-type equipment is required to remove the occupants from a damaged vehicle, make sure you stay within the cut zones shown below. Cut Zone...
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Page 17: Towing
Towing If you need to move the car only a short distance, such as to the side of the road, and the car can still roll on the ground, the easiest way is to shift to neutral and push it manually. - Page 18 Copyright © 2002, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Reorder Number Y0644 AXX 23817 (0206)