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Publication No. TSO0603-00.

Hybrid 2006 Model

Emergency Response Guide

7940 - Lexus A4 GS450h Cover 3/5/06 3:27 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for GS 450h 2006

Page 1: ...rved This document may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited Publication No TSO0603 00 Hybrid 2006 Model Emergency Response Guide 7940 Lexus A4 GS450h Cover 3 5 06 3 27 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...rter in the inverter assembly that boosts to 650 Volts the available voltage to the electric motor The high voltage hybrid vehicle battery pack is rated at 288 Volts A high voltage electric motor driven air conditioning compressor rated at 288 Volts High voltage High Intensity Discharge HID headlights A high voltage Electric Power Steering EPS assist motor rated at 37 Volts The body electrical sys...

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Page 4: ...Drive Operation 8 Hybrid Vehicle HV Battery Pack 9 Low Voltage Batteries 10 High Voltage Safety 11 SRS Airbags and Seat Belt Pretensioners 13 Emergency Response 15 Extrication 15 Fire 18 Overhaul 19 Recovery Recycling of the NiMH HV Battery Pack 20 Spills 21 First Aid 22 Submersion 22 Roadside Assistance 23 Product Safety Data Sheet 26 7940 Lexus A4 ERG Book 3 5 06 3 23 PM Page iii ...

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Page 6: ...rce Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to power the vehicle The following illustration demonstrates how the GS450h operates in various driving modes During light acceleration at low speeds the vehicle is powered by the electric motor The petrol engine is shut off During normal driving the vehicle is powered mainly by the petrol engine The petrol engine also powers the...

Page 7: ...wl driver door pillar and engine compartment Example VIN JTHBC96S105000149 A GS450h is identified by the first 6 alphanumeric characters JTHBC69S Exterior logos on the rear luggage compartment lid logos on the rear door moulding Petrol fuel filler door located on the driver side rear quarter panel 2 Exterior Front View Exterior Rear View Exterior Driver Side View Exterior Rear and Passenger Side V...

Page 8: ...brid GS430 300 In place of a tachometer a power meter showing kW output is used NOTE If the vehicle is shut off the instrument cluster gauges will be blacked out not illuminated Engine Compartment 3 5 litre aluminum alloy petrol engine Logos on the plastic engine cover 3 Interior View Instrument Cluster View Logo on Cover Engine Compartment View 7940 Lexus A4 ERG Book 3 5 06 3 23 PM Page 3 ...

Page 9: ...oosts and inverts the Converter Compartment high voltage electricity from the HV battery pack to 3 phase AC electricity that drives the electric motor The inverter converter also converts AC electricity from the electric generator and electric motor regenerative braking to DC that recharges the HV battery pack Petrol Engine Provides two functions Engine Compartment 1 powers vehicle 2 powers genera...

Page 10: ... and Fuel Lines Steel Unibody COMPONENT LOCATION DESCRIPTION A C Engine 3 phase high voltage AC Compressor Compartment electrically driven motor compressor DC DC Luggage Converts 288 Volts from Converter Compartment the HV battery pack to under HV Battery 12 Volts for low voltage Pack vehicle power FuelTank Undercarriage The fuel tank provides and Fuel Driver Side petrol via fuel lines to Lines an...

Page 11: ... doors from the exterior door lock Door Lock Unlock Three methods are available to lock unlock the doors 1 Pushing wireless smart key lock unlock buttons 2 Touching the sensor on the backside of any exterior door handle with the smart key in close proximity to the vehicle unlock the doors Pushing the lock button on any exterior door handle locks the doors 3 Inserting the hidden metal cut key in th...

Page 12: ...ated in the instrument cluster If the internal smart key battery is discharged it cannot communicate with the vehicle In order for the vehicle to recognise the smart key the driver must hold the smart key next to the power button while pushing the power button Once the vehicle has started and is on and operational READY ON the vehicle is shut off by bringing the vehicle to a complete stop placing ...

Page 13: ...Vehicle Operation With the GS450h the petrol engine may stop and start at any time while the READY indicator is on Never assume that the vehicle is shut off just because the engine is off Always look for the READY indicator status The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off The vehicle may be powered by 1 The electric motor only 2 The petrol engine only 3 A combination of both the elec...

Page 14: ...e electrolyte is absorbed into the battery cell plates and forms a gel that will not normally leak even in a collision In the unlikely event that the battery pack is overcharged the modules vent gases directly outside the vehicle through a vent hose Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack Electric Motor Power Cables Inverter Converter DC DC Converter A C Compressor Electric Generator HV Battery ...

Page 15: ...unded to the metal chassis of the vehicle When equipped with the optional active stabiliser suspension system the GS450h is equipped with run flat tyres and no spare tyre The active stabiliser suspension system battery is located in the luggage compartment and concealed under deck fabric and tool tray in the spare tyre well NOTE The 12 Volt battery for the optional active stabiliser suspension sys...

Page 16: ...open relays When the vehicle is shut off the relays stop electricity flow from leaving the HV battery pack Both positive and negative power cables are insulated from the metal chassis so there is no possibility of electric shock when touching the metal chassis A ground fault monitor continuously monitors for high voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the vehicle is running If a malfunction is...

Page 17: ...les the GS450h is equipped with low beam projector type High Intensity Discharge HID headlights The light control unit located inside the headlight assembly contains a high voltage generator circuit that momentarily boosts 12 Volts to 22 kV that is applied to the bulb when the headlights are turned on Once illuminated the voltage drops to approximately 45 Volts 37 Volt EPS ProjectorType HID Low Be...

Page 18: ...e mounted along the outer edge inside the roof rails Front knee airbags are mounted on the driver side and passenger side lower portion of the dash Optional Equipment Rear seat side impact airbags mounted in the rear seats are optional equipment A pre crash safety system containing a radar sensory system occupant seat sensor and an electric motor pyrotechnic pretensioner system During a pre collis...

Page 19: ...tain Airbag Inflator in Roof Rail Electronic Impact Sensors Front and Optional Rear Seat Side Airbags Standard Frontal Airbags Seat Belt Pretensioners Knee Airbags and Side Curtain Airbags System Diagram 7940 Lexus A4 ERG Book 3 5 06 3 23 PM Page 14 ...

Page 20: ...hut off if the instrument cluster lights and the READY indicator are not illuminated Do not push the power button because the vehicle may start 4 Keep the smart key at least 5 metres away from the vehicle 5 If the smart key cannot be found disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery in the luggage compartment WARNING Never assume the GS450h is shut off simply because it is silent Always observe the i...

Page 21: ...e luggage compartment near the auxiliary battery positive post as illustrated If the correct fuse cannot be recognised pull all three fuses 2 Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery in the luggage compartment WARNING The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock avoid...

Page 22: ...ydraulic tools In certain situations it may be easier to pry back the vehicle body to expose and unbolt the hinges Roof Removal The GS450h contains side curtain airbags If undeployed it is not recommended to remove or to displace the roof The side curtain airbags may be identified as illustrated Dash Displacement The GS450h contains side curtain airbags Do not remove or displace the roof during a ...

Page 23: ...the seat fabric as illustrated Fire Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices Extinguishing Agent Water has been proven to be a suitable extinguishing agent Initial Fire Attack Perform a fast aggressive fire attack Divert the runoff from entering watershed areas Attack teams may not be able to identify a GS450h until the fire has been knocked down and overhaul ope...

Page 24: ...attack crew should pull back a safe distance and allow the NiMH battery modules to burn themselves out During this defensive operation fire crews may utilise a water stream or fog pattern to protect exposures or to control the path of smoke Overhaul During overhaul immobilise and disable the vehicle if not already done See illustrations on page 15 The HV battery cover should never be breached or r...

Page 25: ...liary battery in the luggage compartment 2 Remove the engine compartment covers 3 Remove the driver side fuse box cover 4 Remove the IGCT No 1 fuse 20A yellow coloured in the engine compartment junction block as illustrated on page 16 If the correct fuse cannot be recognised pull all of the fuses in the fuse block Procedure 3 Alternate if power button and engine compartment are inaccessible 1 Remo...

Page 26: ...mendations as outlined in this emergency response guide In an emergency check the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS on page 26 Handle NiMH electrolyte spills using the following Personal Protective Equipment PPE Splash shield or safety goggles Fold down helmet shields are not acceptable for acid or electrolyte spills Rubber latex or nitrile gloves Apron suitable for alkaline Rubber boots Neutralise...

Page 27: ...by products of combustion All responders in the Hot Zone should wear the proper PPE for fire fighting including SCBA Move a patient from the hazardous environment to a safe area and administer oxygen Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility Ingestion Do not induce vomiting Allow a patient to drink large quantities of water to dilute electrolyte Never give water to an uncon...

Page 28: ...e components A flat bed trailer is the preferred method of towing When towing the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground be sure to release the steering lock by turning the ignition on The vehicle may be shifted out of Park into Neutral by turning the ignition on depressing the brake then moving the gated shift lever to N If the shift lever cannot be moved out of Park a shift lock release but...

Page 29: ... event of 12 Volt power loss the fuel door can only be opened using the manual release located inside the luggage compartment SpareTyre The jack tools and spare tyre are provided in the luggage compartment as illustrated Fuel Door and Luggage Compartment Opener Switches Manual Luggage Compartment Opening with the Metal Cut Key Manual Luggage Compartment Opening with the Metal Cut Key Tools and Spa...

Page 30: ...ing the booster battery to the vehicle open and close the driver door when the vehicle is shut off If the smart key internal battery is discharged hold the smart key next to the power button within 10 mm during the start sequence The high voltage HV battery pack cannot be jump started Never use a Quick Charger or Booster Pack to jump start the vehicle If the auxiliary battery needs to be replaced ...

Page 31: ... or throat If the battery is stored for very long time periods electrolyte and or metal materials may leak and result in surface soil pollution 1 Eye contact Contact may cause corneal injury and blindness Wash eyes with large amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical treatment immediately If appropriate actions are not taken eye disorders may result 2 Skin contact Wash the cont...

Page 32: ...from flames 3 Protective glasses and rubber gloves should be worn 1 No short circuit Short circuit should be prevented since heat generation and or fire may result 2 No disassembly and reconstruction The battery should not be disassembled and or reconstructed for the following reasons If a cell is disassembled alkaline electrolyte may leak If a module is disassembled short circuiting may occur If ...

Page 33: ... Batteries should not fall down and or be allowed to be inverted tilted during shipping 4 Packaging should not become wet rain and or dew etc during storage and shipping 5 Keep away from fire flame during storage and shipping and do not store batteries in a hot environment NOTE One example of storage in a hot environment is that of exposing a vehicle with a battery installed in very hot weather fo...

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