Toyota HybridSafety

SeminarOctober, 2005

Collision

Fire Precautions•Use Normal ApproachPractices For Vehicle Fires•Can Use Offensive orDefensive Attack•Water Can Be Used As AnExtinguishing Agent

Fire Precautions•HV Battery Modules IfAllowed, Will Quickly Burn Themselves Out•Modules Can Be CooledWith Water To PreventFurther Ignition

HV Battery Hazards•Spills-NiMH (Nickel MetalHydride) Battery Can Be Diluted With Boric AcidSolution (5.5 ounces/gallonwater) Or Vinegar

HV Battery Hazards•Construction-PotassiumHydroxide and SodiumHydroxide Are Main IngredientsCaustic Alkaline Of ph 13.5

HV Battery Hazards•Never Open HV BatteryCover!!!!!!!Battery Modules Can CauseElectrical Shock And Burns

Lexus RX400hThe HV System In

This Vehicle Is IdenticalTo The Highlander Hybrid

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