Standard procedure to disable 12 V and High Voltage (HV) power
To disable utility power to the vehicle do step 1. To disable 12 V power from the Vehicle Systems
and to disable HV Battery power external from the HV Battery complete steps 2
AND
3. Step 4
should be done if possible safely and only disables HV Battery power external of the HV Battery.
Step 5 allows the charge on HV capacitors to be discharged.
The following steps must be completed in numeric order:
1.
Unplug the EVSE Recharge Coupler from the Vehicle Charge Receptacle, this will stop the AC
power transfer to the vehicle. Press the Recharge Coupler button and pull to remove or turn
off power to the EVSE.
2.
Turn off Ignition switch by pressing stop button this will start the process of disabling 12 V
and HV power. Remove the key fob and relocate it at least 20 feet away from the car.
3.
Physically cut the 12 V power from the vehicle this will disable 12 V and HV power external of
the HV battery. Remove a segment of the 12 V positive supply cable attached to the PDC in
the front (“fuse box”). Protect the cut ends from arcing against metal parts as the cable is live.
4.
(If possible safely) Remove the Service Disconnect and replace the access cover. This will only
disable HV external of the HV battery system.
5.
Wait 5 minutes to allow HV capacitors external of the HV Battery to discharge before
addressing a damaged vehicle.
Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power
2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P.8
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