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Honda 2013 Fit EV Emergency Response Manual Download Page 8

Vehicle Description

Power Control Unit (PCU)

The PCU is located under the hood above the
electric motor and houses the on-board

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charger, the DC to DC converter, the motor
control unit, and the power drive unit. These
components are non-serviceable, and the PCU
should not be opened or disassembled.

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Electric Motor

The Fit EV is powered by a high-voltage
(HV) motor located under the hood below the
PCU.

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Summary of Contents for 2013 Fit EV

Page 1: ...Emergency R Response G id Guide 2013 2013 Prepared for Fire Service Law Enforcement Emergency Medical and Professional Towing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co Inc ...

Page 2: ...a Emergency Response Guides are available for reference d l di t htt t hi f h d or downloading at https techinfo honda com 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 protecting Honda customers and the general...

Page 3: ...mergency Procedures Vehicle Collision Submerged Vehicle Electric Motor 12 Volt Battery High Voltage HV Battery Pack High Voltage Cables Preferred Method for HV Shutdown Alternate Method for HV Shutdown Least Desirable Method for HV Shutdown Extricating Occupants g g Occupant Protection Equipment Recharging System g p Emergency Towing and Repairs Emergency Towing Dealer Inspection and Repair Rechar...

Page 4: ... the vehicle The HV battery mounted beneath the vehicle may be charged using 120 or 240 volt charging systems The electric g g y motor is controlled by various electrical components that are housed in the power control unit PCU located under the hood Under the PCU the motor and a Under the PCU the motor and a one speed gearbox drive the front wheels 4 ...

Page 5: ...or EV marks located on the front fenders the rear d d th h t h Y l id tif doors and the rear hatch You can also identify a Fit EV by the charge port located on the left front fender the EV mark on the center of the instrument panel and by an EV mark and orange cabling under the hood g g 5 ...

Page 6: ... Key Components Electric Motor A C Compressor Power Control Unit High Voltage Cables 12V Battery High Voltage HV Battery Power Control Unit 12V Battery El t i y 6 High Voltage HV Battery Electric Motor High Voltage Cables ...

Page 7: ...ger vehicle Most of its t t l t d f t l 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 Ultra high strength steel is utilized in the purple colored areas 7 ...

Page 8: ...s the on board h th DC t DC t th t charger the DC to DC converter the motor control unit and the power drive unit These components are non serviceable and the PCU should not be opened or disassembled El t i M t Electric Motor The Fit EV is powered by a high voltage HV motor located under the hood below the PCU 8 ...

Page 9: ... battery negative cable and the main fuse box supply cable g pp y High Voltage HV Battery Pack The 20 kilowatt hour kWh high voltage lithium ion battery pack is located in a well protected area underneath the vehicle The battery pack is made up of 18 modules that are wired in parallel and up of 18 modules that are wired in parallel and series Each module contains 24 individual 2 3 volt cells which...

Page 10: ...ugh easy to identify heavy duty orange cables from the HV battery to the l t i t d th hi h lt t electric motor and other high voltage components such as the A C compressor shown here These cables are purposely routed through areas away from the usual cut points 10 ...

Page 11: ...deploy one or more of the airbags the Fit EV electrical system is designed to g y g automatically open the electrical contactors 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 system is powered on and take the appropriate action described later in this ...

Page 12: ...arge cord provided with the vehicle or by using approved 240 volt equipment The vehicle s charge port is located b hi d ll d th l ft f t f d behind a small door on the left front fender Recharging can take as little as 3 hours when using a 240 volt 32 amp electric vehicle supply equipment 12 ...

Page 13: ... is voltage components only can occur if it is damaged and the contents are exposed or if it is opened without following proper precautions Contact with the electric motor only can occur after one of more components are removed after one of more components are removed The high voltage cables can be easily identified by their distinctive orange color and contact with them can be avoided If severe d...

Page 14: ... responders that extinguishing a lithium ion battery fire will take a large and sustained volume of water If the electrolyte were to simply y p y leak out appropriate skin and eye protection are recommended Any battery electrolyte that may have contacted the skin or eyes should be thoroughly rinsed with clean water Responders should always ensure that a Fit EV with a damaged battery is kept outdoo...

Page 15: ...the battery contactors stopping the flow of electrical current from the high voltage g g 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 Given our knowledge of the Fit EV we also recommend t...

Page 16: ...shut down the high voltage system using one of the three procedures described on the following pages There is no risk of electric shock from touching the g car s body or framework in or out of the water If the high voltage battery was submerged you may hear noises from the battery as the cells are being discharged from shorting being discharged from shorting 16 ...

Page 17: ...p Turning the ignition switch to the off position immediately turns off the flow of high voltage electricity After about 3 minutes any undeployed airbags and the front seat belt tensioners will also be airbags and the front seat belt tensioners will also be completely shut down Removing the key prevents the system from accidentally being turned on again The OFF O Position Note If the vehicle is be...

Page 18: ...e ignition key 1 Locate the 12 volt battery under the hood and disconnect or cut the negative battery cable g y 2 Disconnect or cut the main fuse box power supply cable circled in yellow at right that is 1 supply cable circled in yellow at right that is connected to the positive battery terminal Note If the vehicle is being charged you will also need to disconnect the charge cable 2 18 ...

Page 19: ... center console by removing the three mounting screws one screw is located in the rear storage area i l t d b th th l ft d i ht 1 1 one screw is located on both the left and right front sides of the console 2 After the center console has been removed remove the metal cover shown using a Phillips screwdriver g p To release the cover turn each of the 4 attaching clips a turn counter clockwise Note I...

Page 20: ...ge System cont d 3 Aft th t l h b d l t 3 After the metal cover has been removed locate and remove the access cover plug 4 After the access cover plug has been removed 3 4 After the access cover plug has been removed remove the two access cover bolts using a 10mm wrench 4 20 ...

Page 21: ...thod of Shutting Down the High Voltage System cont d 5 After the access cover has been removed move th it h t d th d i id f th hi l the switch towards the drivers side of the vehicle to the OFF position indicated on the switch housing 5 21 ...

Page 22: ...pants If you need to cut the vehicle body or use Jaws of Life equipment to remove occupants be sure to stay within th t i di t d i th ill t ti b l the cut zone indicated in the illustration below Cut Zone Side Curtain Inflator Inflator 22 ...

Page 23: ...it EV 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 Dealer inspection and Repair 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...

Page 24: ...Copyright 2012 American Honda Motor Co Inc 24 American Honda Motor Co Inc Y0936 ...

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