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Information for first and second responders Emergency response guide for vehicle EX90 400V Lithium-ion Battery...
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00 - RESCUE SHEET Volvo EX90 5dr SUV (2024 - ) 400 V Li-ion Airbag Stored gas inflator Seat belt pretensioner SRS control unit Battery low voltage Low voltage device Gas strut / Preloaded High voltage com- Battery pack, high-vol-...
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00 - RESCUE SHEET Volvo EX90 5dr SUV (2024 - ) Additional Pages Identification / recognition LACK OF ENGINE NOISE DOES NOT MEAN VEHICLE IS OFF. SILENT MOVEMENT OR INSTANT RESTART CAPABILITY EXISTS UNTIL VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN. WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE.
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00 - RESCUE SHEET Volvo EX90 5dr SUV (2024 - ) Additional Pages Disconnect 12 Volt batteries Safety instructions Always assume the vehicle is powered, even if it is silent! Make sure that the vehicle is immobilized and the propulsion system is deactivated; Never touch, cut, or open any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component;...
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00 - RESCUE SHEET Volvo EX90 5dr SUV (2024 - ) Additional Pages Stored energy / liquids / gases / solids 400V Li-ion R-1234yf 850g - 900g 18 - 19 bar When conventional coolant leaks (check reservoir) from the high voltage (HV) battery cooling system, HV-battery can become unstable with risk of thermal runaway.
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00 - RESCUE SHEET Volvo EX90 5dr SUV (2024 - ) Additional Pages Towing / transportation / storage Recovery hook storage Location front hook Location rear hook Towing STORE VEHICLE IN AN OPEN-AIR PARKING AT A SAFE DISTANCE ≥ 5M FROM...
This guide is not intended for retailers, end consumers or any other reader that is not described in the preceding sentence. This guide may be updated by Volvo Cars at any time. This guide applies to the Volvo EX90 fully electric vehicle only and includes information about the specific vehicle’s structure and components, including location and description of high voltage components.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE Contents 01. Identification / Recognition 1.1 Electric vehicle recognition 1.2 Basic parameters of the vehicle 1.3 High voltage components 02. Immobilisation / Stabilisation / Lifting 2.1 Vehicle stopping operations 2.2 Lifting 03. Disable direct hazards / Safety regulation 3.1 Disconnection of high voltage 3.2 Ending the charging of the traction battery 04.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE Contents 05. Stored energy / Liquids / Gases / Solids 5.1 Component overview 5.2 First Aid Measures 06. In case of fire 5.1 Emergency rescue in case of fire 07. In case of submersion 7.1 Emergency rescue in the case of submersion 08.
01. IDENTIFICATION / RECOGNITION Electric vehicle recognition The Volvo EX90 can be identified as an electric vehicle in a number of places. Volvo emblem Lettering/badges Charging lid...
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01. IDENTIFICATION / RECOGNITION Volvo emblem Lettering/badges EX90 mark on the tailgate. The Volvo emblem on the front of the vehicle Charging lid The charging lid on the left side of the vehicle.
01. IDENTIFICATION / RECOGNITION Basic parameters of the vehicle Dimensions Inches Vehicle category: Length 5037 198.3 The standard is 6-7, Authorized passenger but it depends on the number: amount of seat belts in Height 1747 68.8 the vehicle Max. authorised total weight (kg): Width including folded-in door 2039...
01. IDENTIFICATION / RECOGNITION High voltage components Front electric motor Voltage converter Rear electric motor Traction battery High-voltage battery specifications Traction Rated Rated Weight of Size Battery voltage capacity Type Modules battery group Inches System (kWh) (kg) 2292 (L)× 90.23 (L)× 111kWh 17 X 12 1524 (W)×...
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01. IDENTIFICATION / RECOGNITION Warning marking information Right door post information decal High voltage cables are colored in orange. Do not The vehicle is equipped with information decals. cut through high voltage cables. The certification label on the right side B-pillar (the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the front of the rear door opening) shows information for the vehicle, such as VIN code etc.
02. IMMOBILISATION / STABILISATION / LIFTING Vehicle stopping operations Activating the parking brake For information of how to disconnect the traction battery, please see section 03 DISABLE DIRECT To engage the parking brake, press the button HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULATION. marked P on the gear selector.
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02. IMMOBILISATION / STABILISATION / LIFTING Turn off the vehicle WARNING vehicle is automatically exited from drive mode and switched off when the driver leaves the vehicle Never stabilize the vehicle under the traction battery. and it is parked. If the stop chocks are placed in contact with Turning the vehicle off manually the battery it can be damaged, which can be 1.
02. IMMOBILISATION / STABILISATION / LIFTING Lifting The traction battery is located under the vehicle. Use the lift areas shown in the image below. A section of the undercarriage houses the traction battery. When lifting or stabilizing the vehicle, only use the designated lift areas, as shown in the following images.
03. DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULATION Disconnection of high voltage Automatic disconnection WARNING If a serious accident occurs the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sets the vehicle to • Shutting off power to an electrical vehicle does not de-energize the battery and a Crash mode and the traction battery pack is automatically disconnected from the rest of the shock hazard may still be present.
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03. DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULATION High voltage manual service disconnect The vehicle has a manual high voltage service disconnect plug under the bonnet next to the 12 V battery. 3. Pull out the red safety pin then pull out the black connector.
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03. DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULATION Discharge of residual voltages In case of an accident with airbag and/or belt pretensioner activation or after an unexpected malfunction, the discharge circuit ensures that the high voltage system is free from voltage after approximately 10 seconds. Personal protection clothing and emergency equipment Use appropriate clothing intended for the purpose...
03. DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS / SAFETY REGULATION Ending the charging of the traction battery Charging cable emergency release IMPORTANT If the charging handle doesn’t release after charging Terminate the charging cycle before is ended, you can use the emergency release wire atempting to unplug the cable from the to manually release the charging handle.
04. ACCESS TO THE OCCUPANTS Access to the occupants Before attempting to access occupants, inspect WARNING the level of damage of the electrical vehicle using caution. Operating on the vehicle when the high Look for indicators that the high voltage system has voltage system is damaged can pose a been damaged, such as: serious risk of personal injury or death.
04. ACCESS TO THE OCCUPANTS Body framework The body consists of five different grades of steel (steel alloys). Please see the differences in the below overview image. Mild steel Extra high strength steel High strength steel Ultra high strength steel Very high strength steel Aluminium...
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04. ACCESS TO THE OCCUPANTS Glass types The vehicle is equipped with several different types of windows, glass and mirrors. Some of the windows in the vehicle are laminated. The windshield and the panoramic roof have laminated glass. Laminated glass Tempered glass...
04. ACCESS TO THE OCCUPANTS Adjusting the seats and steering wheel Adjusting the front seat Power adjustable steering wheel For vehicles with power front seats, the front seats are adjusted using the control on the front seat’s seating section. 1. Press the car symbol in the bottom bar of the center display and go to Settings.
Inflatable curtains airbags may deploy. When recovering the vehicle, Volvo recom- mends that it be transported to an authorized In addition to the airbags, the seat belts help reduce Volvo workshop.
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05. STORED ENERGY / LIQUIDS / GASES / SOLIDS Figure Meaning Figure Meaning Airbag/side air curtain Battery, low voltage Traction battery, high voltage Reinforced structure of vehicle body Low voltage device that Stored gas inflator disconnects high voltage system Gas strut/Preloaded spring SRS Control unit High voltage power cable Active pedestrian protection...
05. STORED ENERGY / LIQUIDS / GASES / SOLIDS First Aid Measures Vent Gas Inhalation Under normal conditions of use, there is no risk of exposure to the contents of the traction battery and The constituent battery cells are the high voltage system. sealed and venting of cells should not Please see the section “High voltage Manual...
6. In case of fire 06. IN CASE OF FIRE Emergency rescue in case of fire In case of fire not involving the In case of fire involving the traction traction battery battery If there is a fire that has not spread or affects the traction battery, it can be extinguished using typical vehicle fire fighting procedures.
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6. In case of fire 06. IN CASE OF FIRE The traction battery needs to be monitored until IMPORTANT it has been determined to be completely cooled before leaving an accident and/or releasing the • Battery fires can take a long time to fully vehicle to second line responders, such as law en- extinguish.
07. IN CASE OF SUBMERSION Emergency rescue in the case of submersion Handle a submerged vehicle while wearing ap- WARNING propriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Remove the vehicle from the water and continue Always wear Personal Protective Equipment with normal high voltage disabling. (PPE) while handling a submerged vehicle, otherwise it can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
08. TOWING / TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE Hauling of the vehicle from the scene after an accident If the vehicle cannot start after an accident, it needs WARNING to be hauled from the scene of the accident. After a reaction from a damaged traction battery, it must be secured until it has reached approximately ambient temperature.
08. TOWING / TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE IMPORTANT WARNING • If it is impossible to utilize platform-type The vehicle may only be loaded and trans- goods vehicle to perform vehicle hauling, ported if the reaction has ended to such an rigid attachment means may be used to extent that it can be assumed that no further remove the vehicle to a temporary safe reaction is to be expected on the transport...
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To obtain specific instructions for eval- uating, disconnecting, and preparing a damaged vehicle for transport, please contact the Volvo team. A damaged vehicle should be monitored during storage for evidence of smoke, flame, sign of...
10. EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAMS USED Figure Meaning Figure Meaning Electric vehicle Gas strut/Preloaded spring Warning/Caution Ultra capacitor, low voltage High voltage component High voltage power cable SRS Control unit Seat belt pretensioner High voltage manual service High strength zone disconnect Removable cable Dangerous voltage Lifting point...
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