Foreword - Ford 2013 FUSION HYBRID Emergency Response Manual

FOREWORD

The emergency response procedures for the Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid and Fusion
Energi vehicles are similar to those for traditional gasoline-powered vehicles with the
addition of special considerations for the high-voltage electric system components.
The Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid and Fusion Energi vehicles use a conventional gasoline
engine in addition to an electric motor to power the vehicle.
• Gasoline is stored in a traditional fuel tank.
• Electricity is stored in a high-voltage battery pack.
The combination of a gasoline engine and electric motor provides for improved
performance (V6 performance with a 4-cylinder engine and electric motor), reduced
emissions and improved fuel economy. The Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid high-voltage
systems are self contained, never needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet for
recharging. The Fusion Energi high-voltage system can be plugged into an electric outlet
for recharging to optimize the vehicle's extended electrical range. Both vehicle systems
incorporate a generator that charges the high-voltage battery during cruising and braking.
The information in this guide will allow response to emergencies involving the Fusion
Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid and Fusion Energi vehicles to be as safe as non-hybrid vehicles.
The Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid and Fusion Energi vehicles have been designed with
many safety features for your protection. These features help provide safe access to the
vehicle under various conditions; however, when approaching a high-voltage vehicle in a
fire, rescue or recovery situation, always follow one industry standard rule:
ALWAYS ASSUME THE VEHICLE'S
HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM IS POWERED UP !
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2013 Fusion MKZ Hybrid Emergency Response Guide