EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Extrication
(Continued)
Rescue Lift Air Bags
Responders should not place chocks or
rescue lift air bags under the high voltage
power cables, exhaust system, or
fuel system.
Repositioning Steering Wheel and Seat
Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel and seat
controls are shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
The GS450h driver seat is equipped with a
power seat slide linked headrest.
Repositioning the seat and/or headrest
removal must be done prior to 12-Volt
auxiliary battery disconnect. Unlike the
passenger seat, the driver seat has a hidden
release button located under 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 operations have commenced.
•
Fire in the HV Battery Pack
Should a fire occur in the NiMH HV battery
pack, attack crews should utilise a water
stream or fog pattern to extinguish any fire
within the luggage compartment
except
for
the HV battery pack.
Power Tilt and Telescoping Controls
Power Front Seat Controls
Driver Headrest Hidden Release Button
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