Emergency Response; Extrication - Lexus CT200h Hybrid 2011 Emergency Response Manual

E mergency Response
On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard
operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the
CT200h may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these
guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid,
and Submersion.
WARNING:

Never assume the CT200h is shut off simply because it is silent.
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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

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Immobilize Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Push the P switch to engage park (P).
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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
Push P Switch
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Set Parking Brake