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2006/2007 ESCAPE HYBRID OR MARINER HYBRID EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE FCS-14265-05 1 2006/07 E s c a p e Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e Guide, 08/2006.
FOREWORD Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system. The Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicle uses a conventional gasoline engine in addition to an electric motor to power the vehicle.
ESCAPE HYBRID OR MARINER HYBRID VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION • A unique Hybrid label is located on the lift gate, the front driver's door, and the front passenger's door.
• Hybrid vehicles also have unique underhood appearance. The engine cover has a hybrid label for easy identification. Hybrid label on the engine cover • The 5 th , 6 th , and 7 th alphanumeric characters of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identify hybrid vehicles.
DESIGN FEATURES The following list indicates some of the features that have been designed to disconnect high voltage in the event of an accident. • Inertia switches are designed to disconnect high voltage and fuel in the event of an accident. There are two inertia switches - both front and rear.
ESCAPE HYBRID OR MARINER HYBRID COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Please note the location of the following unique Hybrid components. Refer to the vehicle component location graphic on the following page. Component Location Description 1 Rear Inertia Switch Passenger side.
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• Warning decals – like the ones shown here - will be located on components included in the high voltage system. High Voltage Component Warning Decal HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERIES • The High Voltage battery is located in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the carpet.
• Batteries consist of 250 individual cells (similar in shape to a size D flashlight battery). Each individual battery cell is contained in a stainless steel case. • Each individual cell is 1.3 volts. The cells are welded and wrapped together in groups of 5 to form a module.
• Bring the following equipment: o Class ABC powder type fire extinguisher o A non-conductive object – about 5 feet long (1.5 meters) – used to safely push someone away from the vehicle if they accidentally come in contact with high voltage.
SPECIAL NOTES • If the vehicle is on fire, use Class ABC powder type extinguisher to contain and smother the flames. Or, if water is used, large amounts are required (e.g., from a fire hydrant). • If the vehicle has any exposed cables, make sure you are wearing insulated gloves and other protective clothing.
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