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Table of contents
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1. Safety precaution for handling high voltage ……………………………………………...….. 1
(1) Design features of high voltage components
(2) Shutting off high voltage components
2. High voltage components layout ……………………………………………………………….. 2
3. SRS airbags system layout …………………………………………………………………….. 2
4. To identify i-MiEV …………………………………………………………………..……………. 3
(1) i-MiEV features
(2) Exterior
(3) Chassis number & Model code
5. Consideration points at the accident site ……………………………………………………… 5
(1) Required tools and equipment
(2) Required tools and equipment for discharging the Main drive lithium-ion battery
6. Rescue Procedures …………………………………...………………………………………… 6
(1) Preparation of rescue operation
(2) To approach the passengers
(3) Procedures to rescue passenger's
Case 1: It is not necessary to cut the vehicle body and the high voltage components are intact
Case 2: It is necessary to cut the vehicle body, but immediate rescue is not essential
(About 10 minutes is required before actual rescue work can begin.)
Case 3: It is necessary to cut the vehicle body and immediate rescue is essential or the
orange-colored high voltage cables are exposed
Case 4: Submerged vehicle
Case 5: Before righting a rolled over vehicle
(4) Procedures for handling damaged vehicle
Case 6: Vehicle fire
Case 7: The Main drive lithium-ion battery is severely damaged
7. Transporting a damaged vehicle ………………………………...……………..…………….. 25
(1) If the vehicle can be driven
(2) If the vehicle cannot be driven
(3) Transportation of the accident vehicle by tow truck
(4) Towing by tow rope (for emergency situations only)