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2017–19 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Emergency Response Guide

Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional Towing Personnel

05460-10011 Version 3 (1809)

Sport Hybrid

Supersedes 2017–18 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Emergency Response Guide, dated January 2018

Summary of Contents for MDX SPORT HYBRID 2017

Page 1: ...for Fire Service Law Enforcement Emergency Medical and Professional Towing Personnel 2018 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 05460 10011 Version 3 1809 Sport Hybrid Supersedes 2017 18 Ac...

Page 2: ...le Copies of this guide and other emergency response guides are available for reference or downloading at https techinfo honda com For questions please contact your local Acura dealer or Acura Client...

Page 3: ...7 Component Location 10 Potential Hazards 13 Emergency Procedures 14 Emergency Procedures High Voltage Shut Down Procedure 16 19 Emergency Procedures Extricating Occupants 19 Emergency Towing 20 Vehic...

Page 4: ...a MDX Sport Hybrid by the exterior Hybrid marks located on the front fenders and by the blue letters SH on the rear hatch You can also identify an MDX Sport Hybrid by the orange cabling under the hood...

Page 5: ...ations shown below Characters 4 6 of the VIN will show YD7 indicating that it is an Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 5FRYD7 000001 In front of passenger seat under plastic panel marked FRAME NUMBER In lower rig...

Page 6: ...20 mm 111 in 4 984 mm 196 2 in 1 975 mm 80 9 in 1 713 mm 67 4 in Page 6 of 21 Vehicle Dimensions Sport Hybrid Vehicle Weight by Trim Technology Package 4 471 Ib 2 028 kg Advance Package 4 486 Ib 2 034...

Page 7: ...gh Strength Steel The body of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is comprised of high strength steel and ultra high strength steel as shown below Page 7 of 21 Component Locations Vehicle Description Sport Hyb...

Page 8: ...actors This disconnects the high voltage battery from the other high voltage components and stops the flow of electricity in the high voltage cables Responders should always assume however that the HV...

Page 9: ...negative cable High Voltage Battery A 1 3 kilowatt hour kWh high voltage lithium ion battery pack is located in a well protected area below the front seats The battery pack is made up of 72 3 6 volt...

Page 10: ...High voltage flows through easy to identify heavy duty orange cables These cables are purposely routed through areas away from the usual cut points Electric Motor Generator The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid...

Page 11: ...Voltage Battery Rear Electric Motors High Voltage Cables Front Electric Motor and Generator Key Components High Voltage Cables Fuel Tank Page 11 of 21 Component Locations Component Location Sport Hyb...

Page 12: ...12 Volt Battery under cover High Voltage A C Compressor under cover Fuse Box Cut Point Labels Refer to page 19 for more information Page 12 of 21 Component Locations Component Location Sport Hybrid C...

Page 13: ...rt Hybrid however is highly unlikely because of the following Contact with the battery module or other high voltage components can only occur if they are damaged and the contents are exposed or if the...

Page 14: ...rs stopping the flow of electrical current from the high voltage battery When responding to an incident involving an Acura MDX Sport Hybrid we recommend that emergency personnel follow their organizat...

Page 15: ...wo procedures described on the following pages Aside from severe damage to the vehicle there is no risk of electric shock from touching the vehicle s body or framework in or out of the water If the hi...

Page 16: ...east 20 feet away If you cannot locate the keyless remote you should also do the SECOND BEST METHOD for high voltage shutdown for preventing high voltage current flow on the following page HIGH VOLTAG...

Page 17: ...ter cable turns off the gasoline engine and immediately shuts down the high voltage system controllers thereby preventing current flow into the high voltage cables 1 Pull the hood release handle locat...

Page 18: ...rts electrical arcing could occur which can ignite any flammable vapors NOTE If you cannot do either method to stop the engine and prevent current flow into the high voltage cables use extreme care an...

Page 19: ...to cut the vehicle body or use Jaws of Life equipment to remove occupants be sure to stay within the cut zone as shown below EXTRICATING OCCUPANTS Page 19 of 21 CUT ZONE Component Locations Emergency...

Page 20: ...he front and or rear wheels on the ground the electric motor can produce electricity and remains a potential source of electric shock even when the high voltage system is turned off The tow hook is st...

Page 21: ...cal Acura dealer or Acura Client Relations at 800 862 2872 High Voltage Battery Recycling The high voltage lithium ion battery requires special handling and disposal If disposal is necessary please co...