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Introduction This guide has been prepared to assist emergency service professionals in identifying a 2019 ~ Honda CR-V HYBRID and safely respond to incidents involving this vehicle. The CR-V HYBRID is equipped with a motor and petrol engine and uses both units as a power source. The motor is driven by electricity supplied from a high voltage battery and generator, the high voltage battery is charged not only by the generator but also by regenerative braking, etc.
Vehicle Identification The Honda CR-V HYBRID can be identified by the emblem CR-V, mounted on the tailgate and the HYBRID emblem mounted on the tailgate and the front wings.
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Vehicle Identification A Honda CR-V HYBRID can also be identified by inspecting the VIN at the locations shown below. Characters 4–6 of the VIN will show either RT5 or RT6 indicating that it is a Honda CR-V HYBRID. JHMRT5*****000001 or JHMRT6*****000001...
Hybrid system Hybrid System The hybrid system of the CR-V HYBRID uses high voltage that exceed 260V in total voltage. Therefore, precautions and handling is required to address the high voltage in order to perform the rescue operations. • If the orange-coloured high voltage cables, high voltage covers, etc. are damaged to expose the wires, terminals, etc., make absolutely sure to never come into contact with the exposed areas.
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Hybrid system Isolation of High Voltage High voltage is isolated on the CR-V HYBRID. • Both the positive (+)/negative (-) terminals on high voltage circuits are isolated by single units. • Cases and covers are set on the high voltage devices & high voltage wires to eliminate exposure of the high voltage parts.
Responders should always ensure that a Honda CR-V HYBRID with a damaged battery is kept outdoors and far away from other flammable objects in order to minimize the possibility of collateral fire dam- age should the battery catch on fire.
Emergency Procedures Making the Vehicle Stable Apply the parking brakes as you would normally do to bring the wheels to a complete stop. To further stabilize the vehicle, place supports such as wooden blocks, etc. under the vehicle then either remove air from the tyres or use something like a lift air bag device for rescues, etc.
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Submerged Vehicle If a Honda CR-V HYBRID is submerged or partly submerged in water, first pull the vehicle out of the water. Then, shut down the high-voltage system using one of the two procedures described on the following pages.
Preventing Current Flow Through High-Voltage Cables Before attempting to rescue occupants or move a damaged Honda CR-V HYBRID, you should reduce the potential for cur- rent to flow from the electric motor or the HV battery through the high-voltage cables.
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Emergency Procedures SECOND-BEST METHOD for High-Voltage Shutdown Disconnect the 12 volt battery Open the bonnet by pulling the release lever in the drivers side footwell. Push the lock mechanism at the front centre of the bonnet that has popped up to release the lock then open up the bonnet.
Vehicle Cutting Precautions and Actions to Take When Cutting the Vehicle • If the orange-coloured high voltage cables, high voltage covers, etc. are damaged to expose the wires, terminals, etc., make absolutely sure to never come into contact with the exposed areas. In addition, do not touch even when it is unknown whether the exposed wires or terminal are high volt- age areas or not.
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Vehicle Cutting Cut zone (Areas where cutting is allowed) If there is a need to use a hydraulic cutter or cut the vehicle to rescue an occupant, etc., please perform the cutting within the cut zones in the figure below. Do not cut nearby the curtain airbag high pressure gas generating device part area (no cut allowed zone) on the vehicle body side face.
Towing Procedures Towing procedures Please adhere to the following points to perform towing: Flat bed equipment (All models of CR-V HYBRID) The vehicle is loaded on the back of a truck and the parking brake should be applied. This is the best way to transport the vehicle. Wheel lift equipment (Only 2WD models of CR-V HYBRID) The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tyres and lift them off the ground.