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Contents

Vehicle Description

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Vehicle Overview

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Vehicle Type and Construction

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Vehicle Identification

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Key Components

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High Strength Steel

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Power Control Unit (PCU)

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12-Volt Battery

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High-Voltage (HV) Battery Pack

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Electric Motor/Generator

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High-Voltage Cables

Occupant Protection Equipment

Potential Hazards

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Electric Shock

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Lithium-ion Battery Fumes or Fire

Emergency Procedures

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Vehicle Collision

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Submerged Vehicle

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Best Method for HV Shutdown

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Second-Best Method for HV Shutdown

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Extricating Occupants

Emergency Towing and Repairs

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Emergency Towing

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Dealer Inspection and Repair

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High-voltage Battery Recycling

Summary of Contents for Accord Hybrid 2014

Page 1: ...red for Fire Service Law Enforcement Emergency Medical and Professional Towing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co Inc 2014 Accord Hybrid 2014 Accord Hybrid Emergency Response Guide Emergency Response Guide ...

Page 2: ...his vehicle Copies of this guide and other Honda Emergency Response Guides are available for reference or downloading at https techinfo honda com For questions 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 public ...

Page 3: ...y Pack Electric Motor Generator High Voltage Cables Occupant Protection Equipment Potential Hazards Electric Shock Lithium ion Battery Fumes or Fire Emergency Procedures Vehicle Collision Submerged Vehicle Best Method for HV Shutdown Second Best Method for HV Shutdown Extricating Occupants Emergency Towing and Repairs Emergency Towing Dealer Inspection and Repair High voltage Battery Recycling ...

Page 4: ...a 124 kilowatt kW electric motor and a generator The system allows the powertrain to move between all electric drive gasoline electric hybrid drive and direct engine drive Electric driving is supported by a 1 3 kilowatt hour kWh 260 volt high voltage HV lithium ion Li Ion battery mounted behind the rear seats The battery is charged under certain driving conditions ...

Page 5: ...Vehicle Description Vehicle Type and Construction The Accord Hybrid is a four door five passenger vehicle Most of its structural components are made of steel Other parts are made of aluminum and plastic ...

Page 6: ...cle Identification You can identify a Honda Accord Hybrid by the exterior Hybrid marks located on the front fenders and the trunk lid You can also identify an Accord Hybrid by the Hybrid mark and orange cabling under the hood ...

Page 7: ... and Generator High Voltage Cables Fuse Box 12V Battery Fuel Tank High Voltage Battery Electric Motor and Generator 12V Battery High Voltage Cables AC Compressor Fuse Box Fuel Tank High Voltage Battery Fuel Lines Power Control Unit Power Control Unit ...

Page 8: ...Vehicle Description High Strength Steel High strength steel is used in the colored areas Tensile strength ...

Page 9: ...ectric generator and electric motor and adjacent to the 12V battery and the underhood fuse box The PCU houses the electric motor generator electronic control unit ECU the power distribution unit PDU and the voltage control unit VCU These components are non serviceable so the PCU should not be opened or disassembled PCU ...

Page 10: ...necessary to disconnect or cut the 12 volt battery negative cable High Voltage HV Battery Pack A 1 3 kilowatt hour kWh high voltage lithium ion battery pack is located in a well protected area behind the rear seat The battery pack is made up of 72 3 6 volt cells totaling approximately 260 volts The Intelligent Power Unit IPU the HV battery ECU the battery contactors a forced air cooling system and...

Page 11: ...ator The two motor hybrid system contains an electric motor and a generator The electric motor propels the vehicle using electric power directly produced by the generator and or supplied by the high voltage HV battery Generator Electric Motor ...

Page 12: ...Vehicle Description High Voltage Cables High voltage flows through easy to identify heavy duty orange cables These cables are purposely routed through areas away from the usual cut points ...

Page 13: ...trical system is designed to automatically open the high voltage 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 guide to power the system off It takes up ...

Page 14: ...nts only can occur if they are damaged and the contents are exposed or if they are accessed without following proper precautions Contact with the electric motor only can occur after one or 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 damage causes high voltage components to become expos...

Page 15: ... a lithium ion battery fire appears to have been extinguished a renewed or delayed fire can occur The battery manufacturer cautions responders that extinguishing a lithium ion battery fire will take a large and sustained volume of water Responders should always ensure that a Accord Hybrid with a damaged battery is kept outdoors and far away from other flammable objects in order to minimize the pos...

Page 16: ... turns off the high voltage battery contactors stopping the flow of electrical current from the high voltage battery When responding to an incident involving a Honda Accord Hybrid we recommend that emergency personnel follow their organization s standard operating procedures for assessing and dealing with vehicle emergencies Given our knowledge of the Accord Hybrid we also recommend that responder...

Page 17: ...wn the high voltage system using one of the two procedures described on the following pages Absent severe damage to the vehicle there is no risk of electric shock from touching the 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 ...

Page 18: ...ting to rescue occupants or move a damaged Accord Hybrid you should reduce the potential for current to flow from the electric motor or the HV battery through the high voltage cables There are two recommended methods for preventing current flow These are discussed on the following pages ...

Page 19: ... It also cuts power to the airbags and the seat belt tensioners though these pyrotechnic devices have up to a three minute deactivation time To prevent accidental restarting you must remove the keyless remote from the vehicle and move it at least 20 feet away If you cannot locate the keyless remote you should also perform the SECOND BEST METHOD for preventing high voltage current flow on the follo...

Page 20: ...rter cable 2 When cutting the DC to DC Converter Cable do not allow the cutting tool to contact any surrounding metal parts electrical arcing could occur which can ignite any flammable vapors NOTE If you cannot perform either method to stop the engine and prevent current flow into the high voltage cables use extreme care and do not touch damaged cables as they may be hot SECOND BEST METHOD for HV ...

Page 21: ...es 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 Cut Zone Side curtain airbag inflator ...

Page 22: ...ric 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 A damaged Accord Hybrid should be taken directly to a Honda Accord Hybrid dealer for a thorough inspection and if appropriate any necessary repairs High Voltage Battery Recycling The high voltage lithium ion battery requires special handlin...

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