FCS-15129-12 2012 Fusion MKZ Hybrid Emergency Response Guide 08/2011
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APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE
1. FOLLOW EXISTING TRAINING AND INCIDENT COMMANDER DIRECTION
• This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to the
Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles. The same rules apply when
approaching any potential high-voltage situation. Always follow your
high-voltage safety training. Some precautions to take in a high-voltage
situation include:
— Remove all jewelry: Watches, necklaces and earrings. Remove any
metal objects that are conductors of electricity.
— Wear the necessary PPEs: High-voltage rubber gloves, face
shield, insulated boots, protective raincoat and apron.
• Bring the following equipment:
— Class ABC powder-type fire extinguisher.
— A nonconductive object, about 1.5 m (5 ft) long. This can be used to safely
push someone away from the vehicle if they accidentally come in contact
with high-voltage.
2. APPROACHING A DAMAGED VEHICLE
steps as possible:
— Secure the vehicle: Place the shift lever into the PARK position.
Remove the ignition key; removing the ignition key or turning the key to
the OFF position will disconnect the high-voltage system. Block the
wheels, if necessary.
— Disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery: Doing this
disables the high-voltage system.
— If possible, remove the high-voltage service disconnect. For additional
information, refer to Page 8 in this manual.
• Disable the high-voltage electrical system using as many of the following
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