Emergency Response; Extrication - Lexus LS 600hl Hybrid 2008 Emergency Response Manual

E mergency Response
On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard
operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the
LS 600h L may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in
these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First
Aid, and Submersion.
WARNING:
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Never assume the LS 600h L is shut off simply because it is silent.
•
Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY indicator
status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off. The vehicle is
shut off when the READY indicator is off.
•
Failure to shut off the vehicle before emergency response
procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death
from the unintentional deployment of the SRS or severe burns and
electric shock from the high voltage electrical system.

Extrication

• Immobilize Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the Park position.
NOTE:
The LS 600h L utilizes a push/pull parking brake switch that electro-
mechanically sets/releases the rear parking brakes.
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To set/release, push/pull the parking brake switch located on the
dash to the right side of the steering column (refer to illustration).
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If the AUTO button is set and illuminated, the parking brake will
automatically set when the vehicle is shifted to the Park position.
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To verify that the parking brake is set, confirm that the PARK
light illuminates on the instrument cluster (refer to illustration).
The PARK light will turn off after approximately 15 seconds.
• Disable Vehicle
Performing either of the following two procedures will shut the
vehicle off and disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel
pump.
Chock Wheels
Parking Brake Switch
Push: Set
Pull: Release
For U.S.A.
For Canada
2008/09 Models
Parking Brake Indicator Light
18
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Shift Lever in Park
02010 Model
2008/09 Models
Set Parking Brake
2010 Model
For U.S.A.
For Canada