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- Page 1 Emergency R R esponse G id Guide 2013 2013 Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional Towing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ACI48132-ACI48542 12/4/2012...
- Page 2 For questions or to order printed copies of this guide, please contact your local Honda dealer or Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Honda wishes to thank emergency response professionals for their concern and efforts in...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Vehicle Description Potential Hazards Vehicle Overview Electric Shock Vehicle Identification Lithium-ion Battery Fumes or Fire Key Components Key Components Vehicle Type and Construction Emergency Procedures High Strength Steel Vehicle Collision ... -
Page 4: Vehicle Description
Vehicle Description Vehicle Overview The Fit EV relies on a high-voltage (HV) battery to supply power to an electric motor that propels the th t l th vehicle. The HV battery, mounted beneath the vehicle, may be charged using 120 or 240-volt charging systems. -
Page 5: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Description Vehicle Identification You can identify a Honda Fit EV by the exterior “EV” marks located on the front fenders, the rear doors, and the rear hatch. You can also identify a d th h t h Y Fit EV by the charge port located on the left front fender, the “EV”... -
Page 6: Key Components
Vehicle Description Electric Motor Key Components A/C Compressor Power Control Unit 12V Battery High-Voltage (HV) Battery High-Voltage Cables Power Control Unit Battery Electric High-Voltage Cables High-Voltage (HV) Battery Motor... -
Page 7: Vehicle Type And Construction
Vehicle Description Vehicle Type and Construction The Honda Fit EV is a five-door, five-passenger vehicle. Most of its structural components are made of steel. Other parts are made of aluminum and plastic. High Strength Steel High Strength Steel High strength steel is used in the blue and red colored areas. -
Page 8: Power Control Unit (Ecu)
Vehicle Description Power Control Unit (PCU) The PCU is located under the hood above the electric motor and houses the on-board charger, the DC to DC converter, the motor th DC t DC control unit, and the power drive unit. These components are non-serviceable, and the PCU should not be opened or disassembled. -
Page 9: 12-Volt Battery
Vehicle Description 12-Volt Battery A conventional 12-volt battery is located under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This battery powers the airbags, lights, hi l Thi b tt li ht audio system, and other standard electrical components. In an emergency situation, it may be necessary to disconnect or cut the 12-volt battery negative cable and the main fuse box supply cable. -
Page 10: High-Voltage Cables G G
Vehicle Description High-Voltage Cables High-voltage flows through easy to identify heavy- duty orange cables from the HV battery to the electric motor and other high voltage components, d th hi h such as the A/C compressor shown here. These cables are purposely routed through areas away from the usual cut points. -
Page 11: Occupant Protection Equipment
Occupant Protection Equipment The Fit EV is equipped with lap/shoulder belts in all five seating positions. Front seat belts are equipped with pyrotechnically activated -tensioners that help tighten the seat belt in a crash. Front, front side, and side curtain airbags are also provided, each having a deactivation time of id d 3 minutes. -
Page 12: Recharging System
Recharging System The high-voltage (HV) battery can be recharged using either the 120-volt charge cord provided with the vehicle or by using approved 240-volt equipment. The vehicle’s charge port is located b hi d behind a small door on the left front fender. ll d th l ft f Recharging can take as little as 3 hours when... -
Page 13: Potential Hazards
Potential Hazards Electric Shock Unprotected contact with any electrically charged or “hot” high-voltage component can cause serious injury or death. Receiving an electric shock from a Fit EV, however, is Fit EV h highly unlikely because of the following: • Contact with the battery module or other high- voltage components only can occur if it is voltage components only can occur if it is damaged and the contents are exposed or if it is... -
Page 14: Lithium-Ion Battery Fumes Or Fire
Potential Hazards Lithium-ion Battery Fumes or Fire A damaged high-voltage battery can emit toxic fumes and the organic solvent used as electrolyte is flammable and corrosive. Even after a lithium-ion battery fire appears to lithi b tt have been extinguished, a renewed or delayed fire can occur. -
Page 15: Emergency Procedures
ECU then turns off the battery contactors stopping the flow of electrical current from the high-voltage battery. When responding to an incident involving a Honda Fit EV, we recommend that emergency personnel follow their organization’s standard operating follow their organization s standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with vehicle emergencies. -
Page 16: Submerged Vehicle
Emergency Procedures Submerged Vehicle If a Fit EV 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 h t d th hi h the three procedures described on the following pages. - Page 17 Emergency Procedures Preferred Method for Shutting Down the High-Voltage System This method is recommended for situations in which a first responder can safely reach the hi h fi t h th ignition key. Turn the ignition key to the ( ) p OFF (O) position and remove it.
- Page 18 Emergency Procedures Alternate Method for Shutting Down the High-Voltage System This method is recommended for situations in where a responder cannot safely reach the ignition h th i key. Locate the 12-volt battery under the hood and disconnect or cut the negative battery cable. Disconnect or cut the main fuse box power supply cable (circled in yellow at right) that is supply cable (circled in yellow at right) that is...
- Page 19 Emergency Procedures Least Desired Method of Shutting Down the High-Voltage System Shutting off the high-voltage battery through the main service disconnect switch is not recommended but can it h i d d b t be performed if necessary. To access the main service disconnect switch: 1.
- Page 20 Emergency Procedures Least Desired Method of Shutting Down the High-Voltage System, cont’d. After the metal cover has been removed, locate and remove the access cover plug After the access cover plug has been removed After the access cover plug has been removed, remove the two access cover bolts using a 10mm wrench.
- Page 21 Emergency Procedures Least Desired Method of Shutting Down the High-Voltage System, cont’d. After the access cover has been removed, move the switch towards the drivers side of the vehicle it h t d th d i f th hi l to the “OFF”...
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Page 22: Extricating Occupants G P
Emergency Procedures Extricating Occupants If you need to cut the vehicle body, or use Jaws-of- Life equipment to remove occupants, be sure to stay within the cut zone indicated in the illustration below. i di t d i th ill t ti Side Curtain Cut Zone... -
Page 23: Emergency Towing And Repairs
Dealer inspection and Repair A damaged Fit EV should be taken to directly to a Honda Fit EV dealer for a thorough inspection and, if appropriate, for any necessary repairs. A Fit EV dealer can also recycle a Fit EV battery that is no... - Page 24 Copyright 2012 American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Y0936...