EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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On arrival, emergency responders should follow
their standard operating procedures for vehicle
incidents. Emergencies involving the RX400h may
be handled like other automobiles except as noted
in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul,
Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion.
Extrication
•
Immobilise Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the
P
(Park) position.
•
Disable Vehicle
Performing either of the following two
procedures will shut the vehicle off and
disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and
petrol fuel pump.
Procedure #1
1. Turn the ignition key off.
2. Remove the key and place on dash. If the
key cannot be removed, disconnect the
12-Volt auxiliary battery in the engine
compartment.
NOTE:
Before removing the key or disconnecting
the 12-Volt auxiliary battery, reposition
power seats and tilt/telescoping steering
wheel, lower windows, open door locks and
fuel door as required. Once the 12-Volt
auxiliary battery is disconnected power
controls will not operate.
WARNING:
•
Never
assume the RX400h is shut off simply
because it is silent.
• Always observe the instrument cluster for the
READY
indicator status to verify whether the
vehicle is on or shut off.
• Failure to shut off the vehicle before emergency
response procedures are performed may result
in serious injury or death from the unintentional
deployment of the SRS or severe burns
and electric shock from the high voltage
electrical system.
Chock Wheels
Set Parking Brake
Turn Ignition Key Off
Shift Lever in Park
