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Vehicle Collision
In the event of a crash, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) unit makes a judgment based on input from
the impact sensors. If the input values meet various threshold requirements, the SRS unit sends a signal to
the high-voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU). The high-voltage battery ECU then turns off the high-
voltage battery contactors, stopping the flow of electrical current from the high-voltage battery.
When responding to an incident involving a Honda CR-V FHEV or PHEV, we recommend that emergency
personnel follow their organization's standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with vehicle
emergencies.
Honda recommends that responders follow the procedures in this guide to avoid potentially lethal shock
from high voltage.
Lithium-ion battery damage precautions and procedures
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If the lithium-ion battery has been damaged, e.g. in a collision, observe the following warnings.
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In the unlikely event of a suspected leak, follow the section 'What to do in the event of a lithium-ion
battery leak' on page 21.
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If the orange high-voltage cable or high-voltage cover is damaged and exposed wiring or
terminals are found, never touch these exposed parts. Also, if you are unsure whether the
exposed wires or terminals are high voltage parts or not, do not touch them. Unintentional
touching may result in serious injury or death due to severe burns or electric shock.
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If you have no choice but to touch or may touch the exposed parts of the high-voltage cables
or high-voltage components, always wear insulating protective equipment [insulated gloves,
protective glasses and insulated shoes].
Electric Shock
Unprotected contact with any electrically charged high-voltage component can cause serious injury or
death. Receiving an electric shock from a Honda CR-V FHEV or PHEV, however, is highly unlikely because
of the following:
• Contact with the battery module or other high-voltage components can only occur if they are damaged
and the contents are exposed, or if they are accessed without following proper precautions.
• Contact with the electric motor can only occur after one or more components are removed.
• The high-voltage cables can be easily identified by their distinctive orange color, and contact with them
can be avoided.
If severe damage causes high-voltage components to become exposed, responders should take
appropriate precautions and wear appropriate insulated personal protective equipment.
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