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Toyota PRIUS Emergency Response Manual

Toyota PRIUS Emergency Response Manual

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  • Page 1 Gasoline-Electric Hybrid...
  • Page 2 By following the information in this guide, emergency responders will help ensure the high voltage, approximately 274-Volt, Nickel Metal be able to handle the Prius hybrid-electric vehicle as safely as the Hydride (NiMH) Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack is kept safe and emergency response of a conventional gasoline engine automobile.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page About the Prius Prius Identification (BLANK PAGE) Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Vehicle Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners Emergency Response Extrication...

  • Page 4: About The Prius

    The gasoline engine also powers an electric generator to recharge the battery pack; so, unlike a pure all electric vehicle, the Prius never needs to be recharged from an external electric power source. Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to ...

  • Page 5: Prius Identification

    Prius Identification Exterior In appearance, the Prius is similar to a compact 4-door sedan. Exterior,  TOYOTA Hybrid & PRIUS logos on trunk. interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in  Gasoline fuel filler door located on passenger side quarter panel.
  • Page 6  1.5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine.  Instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights) located in  High voltage inverter box with the Toyota Hybrid System logo on the center dash and near the base of the windshield. cover.

  • Page 7: Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions

    Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description   12-Volt  Trunk, Driver Side Low voltage lead-acid battery that controls all Auxiliary electrical equipment except electric motor Battery generator, and inverter.   Hybrid  Trunk, Mounted to 274-Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery ...

  • Page 8: Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Vehicle Operation

    Vehicle Operation  With the Prius, the gasoline engine may stop and start at any time while the READY indicator is on.  Never assume the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off.

  • Page 9: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack And Auxiliary Battery

    Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery Auxiliary Battery The Prius contains a high voltage, Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack  The Prius also contains a lead-acid 12-Volt battery. This 12-Volt and a low voltage auxiliary battery. The HV battery pack contains non-...

  • Page 10: High Voltage Safety

    High Voltage Safety The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with direct current (DC) electricity. A positive and a negative power cable are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, to the inverter. Occupants in the vehicle and emergency responders are ...

  • Page 11: Srs Airbags And Seat Belt Pretensioners

    SRS Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners The Prius includes as standard equipment driver and passenger front  SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners. Side impact SRS airbags contained in the front seats are optional equipment. The SRS system is equipped with a back up source that powers the SRS airbags up to 90 seconds after disconnecting the 12-Volt auxiliary ...

  • Page 12: Emergency Response

    Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the Prius may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion.
  • Page 13 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued)  Stabilize Vehicle Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel tank.  Access Patients Glass Removal Use normal glass removal procedures as required. Door Removal/Displacement Doors can be removed by conventional rescue tools- hand, electric, and hydraulic.

  • Page 14: Fire

    Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas.  Immobilize Vehicle Attack teams may not be able to identify a Prius until the fire has Chock wheels and set the parking brake. been knocked down and overhaul operations have commenced. Move the shift lever to the P (park) position.

  • Page 15: Spills

    1 gallon of water. Submersion First Aid To safely handle a Prius that is fully or partially submerged in water, disable Emergency responders may not be familiar with a NiMH electrolyte exposure the high voltage electrical system and SRS airbags.

  • Page 16: Roadside Assistance

    Toyota Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty period by contacting: United States: (877) 304-6495 Canada: (888) TOYOTA-8 Towing The Prius is a front wheel drive vehicle. Tow with the front wheels off the ground. Remove Shift Lock Release Cover Push In Shift Lock Release ...
  • Page 17 © 2001 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Printed in the United States of America TMS M/N 00400-ERG02-0U Rev A (1/15/02)

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