Fire - Toyota Highlander 2006 Manual

Emergency Response (Continued)
Extrication (Continued)
Rescue Lift Air Bags
Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift airbags under
the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system.
Repositioning Steering Wheel and Seat
Manual tilt steering wheel and manual or optional power seat
controls are shown in the illustrations.

Fire

Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as
recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA).
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Extinguishing Agent
Water has been proven to be a suitable extinguishing agent.
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Initial Fire Attack
Perform a fast, aggressive fire attack.
Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas.
Attack teams may not be able to identify a Highlander hybrid until the
fire has been knocked down and overhaul operations have
commenced.
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Fire in the HV Battery Pack
Should a fire occur in the NiMH HV battery pack attack crews should
utilize a water stream or fog pattern to extinguish any fire within the
occupant cabin except for the HV battery pack.
WARNING:
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High voltage electricity can cause death or serious injury
from severe burns or electric shock.
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The battery modules are contained within a metal case and
access is limited to duct openings under the second row rear
seat.
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To avoid death or serious injury from severe burns or
electric shock, never breach or remove the high voltage
battery cover under any circumstance including fire.
Tilt Steering Control
Manual Front Seat Controls
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Optional Power Front Seat Controls