EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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On arrival, emergency responders should follow
their standard operating procedures for vehicle
incidents. Emergencies involving the GS450h 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 Park position.
•
Disable Vehicle
Performing any one of the following three
procedures will shut the vehicle off and
disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and
petrol fuel pump.
Procedure #1
1. Confirm the status of
READY
indicator in
the instrument cluster.
2. If the
READY
indicator is illuminated, the
vehicle is on and operational. Shut off
the vehicle by pushing the power
button once.
3. The vehicle is already shut 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 instrument cluster for the
READY
indicator status to verify whether the
vehicle is on or shut off. The vehicle is shut off
when the
READY
indicator is 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
Shut Off Vehicle (
READY
-Off)
Luggage
Compartment
Opener Button
12-Volt Auxiliary
Battery in Luggage
Compartment
Shift Lever in Park
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