In Case Of An Emergency - freightliner WALK-IN VAN CHASSIS Operator's Manual

Hybrid Electric Vehicle
•
HEV batteries are still "live" but are isolated in
the PEC.
IMPORTANT: These procedures should only be
used for an emergency. If service is required on
the vehicle, refer to the "Hybrid Services Shut-
down" procedure found in TRSM1000 located
on www.roadranger.com.

In Case of an Emergency

1. When conditions allow, pull the vehicle onto the
shoulder of the road and stop.
2. Apply the parking brake.
WARNING
The vehicle could roll away if the parking brake
is not set, which could result in personal injury
or property damage.
3. Push Park (P) on the electronic push-button
shifter, if so equipped.
4. Turn the ignition key off, or, if equipped with an
ignition reader, press the red button on the igni-
tion pad to turn off the ignition.
5. Exit the vehicle.
If the HEV becomes involved in an accident or
fire, be aware of the following:
•
Use CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers.
Lithium ion batteries are contained in the
Power Electronics Carrier (PEC).
12/04/2007
9.5
WARNING
To reduce risk of possible serious
injury (Shock, Burn or Death):
Components marked with High
Voltage should be avoided.
Service must be performed by
qualified personnel only.
Fig. 9.8, High-Voltage Warning and Safety Labels
•
The high-voltage wiring is covered in or-
ange insulation or convoluted tubing and
marked with warning labels at the connec-
tors.
•
All Eaton® Hybrid Electric vehicles will be
marked 'Hybrid' on the outside of the ve-
hicle, along with the shift label on the dash.
•
Do not cut into or open the PEC.
•
Do not cut into or open the DC/AC con-
verter.
•
Do not cut into or open the inverter.
•
Do not cut into high-voltage cables.
•
Do not cut into the passenger side of the
body. The PEC is located behind the sheet
metal. See Fig.
High-Voltage Safety Features
All high-voltage safety cables are covered in orange
insulation and clearly labeled near each connector
end. Each high-voltage component is clearly tagged
with a warning or danger label. See
You will be severely injured or killed
if you do not follow the procedure.
Components marked with
DANGER High Voltage should be
avoided. Service must be
performed by qualified personnel only.
9.1.
Fig. 9.8.
DANGER
f080151