3. Roadside Assistance Response Steps
•NEVER assume the Q70 HYBRID is shut OFF simply because it is quiet.
•
If the vehicle is damaged and you are not sure about the condition of the electric vehicle
system, contact first responders immediately. If the vehicle is damaged, the high voltage
system should be shut down by first responders while following the procedures in the First
Responders Guide and while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) .
•If the READYindicator is ON the high voltage system is active.
•
If possible, be sure to check the READYindicator on the instrument cluster and
verify that the READY
indicator is OFF and the high voltage system is stopped.
• Some of the under hood parts get hot and may cause serious burns. Use caution when working on or around these parts.
3-1 Preparation Items
Preparation Items Specification Purpose
PPE (personal protective equipment): Up to 1,000V For protection from high voltage electrical shock.
Insulated gloves
Insulated shoes
–
Safety shield
– To protect eyes when around
high voltage components andwiring.
Safety Glasses
Leather glovesMust be able to fasten tight
around the wrist (worn over
insulated gloves) . To protect insulated gloves.
Wrenches
Size:10mm To remove the 12-volt battery
terminal bolt.
Solvent resistant protection gloves
Solvent resistant protection shoes – To utilize in the event of a high
voltage battery electrolytic
solution leak.
RAG–14
3-6 Vehicle Fire
• Always utilize full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathingapparatus during fire fighting operations. Smoke from a Q70 HYBRID vehicle fire is
similar to smoke from a conventional vehicle fire.
• In the case of extinguishing a fire with water, large amounts of water from a fire hydrant (if possible) must be used. DO NOT extinguish fire with a small amount of water.
In the event of a small fire, a Type ABC fire extinguisher may be used for an electrical fire
caused by wiring harnesses, electrical components, etc. or oil fire.
In case of vehicle fire, contact fire department immediately and extinguish the fire if possible. If you must
walk away from the vehicle, notify an appropriate responder or a rescue person of the fact that the vehicle is
a hybrid vehicle that contains a high voltage system and warn all others. RAG–18
