Honda Civic Hybrid 2002 Emergency Response Manual 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.
After you turn the ignition switch off, remove the key
so the car cannot be accidentally restarted.
Ignition Switch Ignition Key
Second Best Method for Preventing
Current Flow
Remove the main fuse, and disconnect the negative
cable from the 12-volt battery.
NOTE: For instructions on this method, see page 10.
Removing the main fuse turns off the engine and the
electric motor, preventing current flow from the motor
into the cables. Removing the fuse also cuts power to
the airbags and the seat belt tensioners.
Disconnecting the negative cable from the 12-volt
battery disables the high-voltage battery controller,
preventing current flow from the controller into the
cables.
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