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Lexus GS 450h 2006 Emergency Response Manual

Lexus GS 450h 2006 Emergency Response Manual

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© 2006 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited.
All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited.
Publication No. TSO0603-00.

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  • Page 1 Hybrid 2006 Model Emergency Response Guide © 2006 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited. Publication No. TSO0603-00.
  • Page 2 FOREWORD • The body electrical system rated at In May 2006, Lexus will release the Lexus GS450h petrol-electric hybrid vehicle in 12-Volts negative chassis ground. Australia. Except where noted in this guide, • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - basic vehicle systems and features for the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS About the GS450h..........................GS450h Identification ........................... Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations and Descriptions ............Smart Entry System and Push-Button Start..................Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation ......................Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack ......................Low Voltage Batteries ........................... 10 High Voltage Safety ..........................11 SRS Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners...................

  • Page 6: About The Gs450H

    ABOUT THE GS450h The GS450h sedan is the first hybrid model for Lexus in Australia. Hybrid Synergy Drive means that the vehicle contains a petrol engine and an electric motor for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1.

  • Page 7: Gs450H Identification

    GS450h IDENTIFICATION In appearance, the 2006 GS450h is nearly identical to the conventional, non-hybrid Lexus GS430/300. The GS450h is a 4-door sedan. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification. Left Hand Side The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle...

  • Page 8: Engine Compartment

    GS450h IDENTIFICATION Interior ❹ The instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid GS430/300. ❺ In place of a tachometer, a power meter showing kW output is used. NOTE: If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster Interior View...
  • Page 9 HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE COMPONENT LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS COMPONENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION ❶ 12-Volt Luggage A lead-acid battery Auxiliary Battery Compartment that supplies power to ❶ the low voltage devices. ❷ ❹ ❷ Hybrid Luggage 288-Volt Nickel Metal ➒ ❸ Vehicle (HV) Compartment Hydride (NiMH) battery ❺...

  • Page 10: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations And Descriptions

    HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE COMPONENT LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS COMPONENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION ❽ Engine 3-phase high voltage AC Compressor Compartment electrically driven motor compressor. ➒ ❿ DC-DC Luggage Converts 288-Volts from Converter Compartment the HV battery pack to under HV Battery 12-Volts for low voltage Pack vehicle power.

  • Page 11: Smart Entry System And Push-Button Start

    SMART ENTRY SYSTEM AND PUSH-BUTTON START The GS450h smart entry system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally enabling the vehicle to recognise the smart key in close proximity to the vehicle. Once recognised, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.
  • Page 12 SMART ENTRY SYSTEM AND PUSH-BUTTON START Vehicle Starting/Stopping The smart key has replaced the conventional metal cut key, and the power button with an integral status indicator light has replaced the ignition switch. The smart key only needs to be in proximity to the vehicle.

  • Page 13: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

    HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE OPERATION Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the petrol engine does not idle like a typical vehicle and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognise and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 14: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack

    Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack • Electric Motor • Power Cables • Inverter/Converter • DC-DC Converter • A/C Compressor • Electric Generator HV Battery Pack Recycling • The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Lexus dealer or Lexus Australia. – 9 –...

  • Page 15: Low Voltage Batteries

    LOW VOLTAGE BATTERIES The Auxiliary Battery • The GS450h contains a lead-acid 12-Volt battery. The 12-Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. •...

  • Page 16: High Voltage Safety

    HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY The HV battery pack powers the high-voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and ❸ negative orange coloured high voltage power ❷ ❷ cables are routed from the battery pack, under the ❶ vehicle floor pan, routed along the passenger side ❷...
  • Page 17 HID Low Beam Headlight High Intensity Discharge Headlights Similar to conventional, non-hybrid, Lexus vehicles, the GS450h is equipped with low beam projector type High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. The light control unit, located inside the headlight Projector Type HID Low Beam Headlights...

  • Page 18: Srs Airbags And Seat Belt Pretensioners

    SRS AIRBAGS & SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are ❶ mounted in the engine compartment illustrated on the following page. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near ❷ the base of the B-pillar ❸...
  • Page 19 SRS AIRBAGS & SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS ➒ Side Curtain Airbag Inflator in Roof Rail ❹ ❻ ➒ ❽ ❸ ❿ ❼ ❿ ❺ ❽ ❻ ❶ ❷ ❷ Electronic Impact Sensors, Front and Optional Standard Frontal Airbags, Seat Belt Pretensioners, Rear Seat Side Airbags Knee Airbags, and Side Curtain Airbags.

  • Page 20: Emergency Response

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the GS450h may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. Chock Wheels WARNING: •...
  • Page 21 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Extrication (Continued) NOTE: Before disconnecting the 12-Volt auxiliary battery, if necessary, reposition the power seats and tilt/telescoping steering wheel, lower the windows, unlock the doors, open the luggage compartment and the fuel door as required. A manual fuel door release is Remote Hood Hood Latch located in the luggage compartment (see...
  • Page 22 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Extrication (Continued) • Stabilise Vehicle Check/stabilise at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place blocks under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel Chocking Points system. Chocking /Stabilising Points • Access Patients Glass Removal Use normal glass removal procedures as required.

  • Page 23: Fire

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place chocks or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Seat Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustration.

  • Page 24: Overhaul

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE WARNING: • The NIMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues. To avoid injury by coming in contact with the electrolyte, wear proper personal protective equipment. • The battery modules are contained within a metal case and accessibility is limited.

  • Page 25: Recovery/Recycling Of The Nimh Hv Battery Pack

    Clean up of the HV battery pack can be accomplished by the vehicle recovery crew without further concern of runoff or spillage. For information regarding recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Lexus dealer or Lexus Australia. – 20 –...

  • Page 26: Spills

    Spills The GS450h contains the same common automotive fluids used in other non-hybrid Lexus vehicles, with the exception of NiMH electrolyte used in the HV battery pack. The NiMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues.

  • Page 27: First Aid

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE First Aid Emergency responders may not be familiar with a NiMH electrolyte exposure when rendering aid to a patient. Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except in a catastrophic crash or through improper handling. Utilise the following guidelines in the event of exposure. WARNING: The NIMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues.

  • Page 28: Roadside Assistance

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Lexus GS450h roadside assistance may be handled like conventional Lexus vehicles except as noted in the following pages. Lexus Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty period by contacting: Lexus Drivecare: 1800 253 987 Shift Lever Similar to most Lexus vehicles, the GS450h uses Gated Shift Lever a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 29 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Electric Luggage Compartment Opener The GS450h is equipped with an electric luggage compartment opener. In the event of 12-Volt power loss, the luggage compartment can be opened with the metal cut key hidden in the smart key. Electric Fuel Door Opener The GS450h is equipped with an electric fuel door opener.

  • Page 30: Jump Starting

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Jump Starting The 12-Volt auxiliary battery may be jump started if the vehicle does not start and the instrument cluster gauges are dim or off after depressing the brake pedal and pushing the power button. The 12-Volt auxiliary battery is located in the luggage compartment.

  • Page 31: Product Safety Data Sheet

    PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Name of Product Prismatic Nickel Metal-hydride Battery (module) Model name EV-MP6R5R02 (GEN II) Company name Panasonic EV Energy Co., Ltd. Address 555,Sakaijyuku,Kosai-City, Shizuoka, 431-0452 Japan Division Engineering Department Telephone/ Fax +81-53-577-3112 / +81-53-577-3114 Issue date / Revised date Issue date Oct 31st, 2003 Issue number...
  • Page 32 PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET 5. Fire Fighting Measures (1) Firefighting measures (1) Use powder-type ABC extinguisher. and extinguisher (2) When corrosive gas could be generated in the event of fire fighting, use appropriate breathing apparatus. (3) Extinguishing a fire with a large amount of water may be an effective method.
  • Page 33 PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET 9. Physical and Chemical Properties (1) Appearance The nickel hydrogen battery (cell and module) is contained within a plastic resin case. The module geometry is basically a thin rectangular trapezoid. A fixed voltage value cannot be specified. 10.

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