High-Voltage Service Disconnect - Ford FUSION HYBRID 2012 Emergency Response Manual

HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE DISCONNECT

To gain access to the high-voltage service disconnect, the rear seat must be lowered. The
rear seat is released from the trunk area.
• Locate the seat's 2 backrest release levers. They are between the high-voltage
battery and the body sheet metal.
• Push the release levers toward the outboard side of the vehicle.
NOTE: Fusion Hybrid shown, MKZ Hybrid similar.
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK
WARNING: Do not cut, weld, or screw into the high-voltage battery case
Do not penetrate the batteries or case in any way.
• The high-voltage battery pack is located behind the rear seatback.
• Removing the high-voltage service disconnect will disconnect the high-voltage
from the vehicle. The battery pack will remain live and dangerous.
• The total voltage of the battery pack is approximately 300 volts DC.
• The battery case is designed to be water resistant.
• The battery cells contain a base electrolyte, consisting of potassium hydroxide
as the dominant active ingredient, that is absorbed in a special paper. The
electrolyte will not leak from the battery under most conditions, however, if the
battery is crushed, it is possible for a small amount of electrolyte to leak.
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2012 Fusion MKZ Hybrid Emergency Response Guide 08/2011